Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Thomas Docherty Excerpts
Tuesday 19th October 2010

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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My hon. Friend has made strong representations in support of the court, and they were well received. The decision will be taken shortly before the Christmas recess.

Thomas Docherty Portrait Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife) (Lab)
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Will the Lord Chancellor update the House on the Government’s thinking on prisoners having the right to vote?

Lord Clarke of Nottingham Portrait Mr Kenneth Clarke
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The Government, led by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, are giving careful consideration to that point.