Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Apr 2014 Rural Crime
"I apologise for being a few minutes late for the hon. Gentleman’s debate. A problem in a rural part of my constituency has been people coming on to land pretending that they have hunting rights when in fact they are just there for criminality. What we found helpful, as the …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone.
Those of us who represent rural and semi-rural constituencies face something of a paradox. We rightly want to promote their natural beauty, what seems like a timeless way of life, and the strong sense of community, but we …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"I am grateful to the Minister for much of what he said. May I gently turn him to my question about whether he will meet with my constituents who are involved in the programme?..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"It is fascinating to listen to my right hon. Friend speak on this subject. When we talk about how to provide policing at a time of great cuts, we must also consider the creativity that will be necessary in rural areas. Does she agree that rural police forces will need …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"It is a great privilege to take part in this important debate. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Kingswood (Chris Skidmore) for the thoughtful, comprehensive and moving way in which he opened the debate, which was a great credit to him and to the whole House.
"That is absolutely right. One purpose of today's debate is to ensure that any review of the guidelines is comprehensive and I thank the hon. Lady for raising that point.
Today, we are talking about the devastating results when drivers are dangerous, negligent or careless. When I presented my ten-minute …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"I certainly do, and I hope that the Sentencing Council is listening to the debate.
I urged the Government to review the sentencing guidelines for maximum penalties for driving offences that lead to death or serious injury. Today, Members are urging the Government to consider the laws on dangerous driving. …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"I think the hon. Gentleman speaks for many who believe that there should be a thorough review in this area. When the Minister sums up, I would like clarity on the nature of any review that the Government will undertake. I would also like to know about the timing, because …..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"When does the Minister expect the review to be completed? Given what he said earlier, may I ask whether there would be room in the legislative timetable if we needed to reconsider the maximum penalties?..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech
"T6. In light of the announcement of a new prison for male prisoners in north Wales, will the Justice Secretary assure me that he will re-examine the provision for female prisoners, given the inordinate distance to travel to HMP Styal?..." Susan Elan Jones - View Speech