Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 24 Oct 2022
Human Rights Legislation Reform
"I do not wish to impose a time limit at the moment, but I will call the SNP spokesperson at around 7 pm...."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 24 Oct 2022
Human Rights Legislation Reform
"The debate may now continue until 7.53 pm. I call Andy Slaughter...."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 20th December 2021
Asked by:
Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government has taken to support the establishment of the Enforcement Conduct Authority proposed by Centre for Social Justice; and when his Department plans to publish the results of its 2018 call for evidence on enforcement agent reforms.
Answered by James Cartlidge
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
The Ministry of Justice strongly supports the creation of the independent oversight body for enforcement agents and firms that has been proposed by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). Officials have met regularly with the CSJ and the working group that is establishing the body to support its development. We will undertake a review of the body within two years of its operation to see if any legislative changes are necessary to place it on a statutory footing.
The publication of the response to our call for evidence about the enforcement agent reforms, which closed in February 2019, has been delayed as a result of the department’s response to the pandemic. That allowed us to refocus our priorities, which resulted, for example, in MoJ and DLUHC introducing an extended ban on enforcing evictions to prevent people being made homeless during Covid, so protecting public health and easing the burden on the NHS and local authorities.
We remain committed to raising standards in this sector and will publish the response as soon as possible.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Reopening Local Police Stations
"Before we begin, I encourage Members to wear masks when they are not speaking, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I remind Members that they are asked by the House to have a covid lateral flow test twice a week if they …..."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Reopening Local Police Stations
"I will call the Front-Bench spokesperson at 3.38, so please be cognisant of that when speaking...."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Reopening Local Police Stations
"Order.
Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6))...."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Feb 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" There are yet more reports this week of bailiffs on people’s doorsteps breaking the rules meant to govern their behaviour. In view of those reports, will the Minister meet me and representatives of concerned charities, such as StepChange and Citizens Advice, to discuss what further measures can be taken …..."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 21st September 2020
Asked by:
Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to introduce independent regulation of bailiffs to tackle (a) harmful and unnecessary bailiff visits and (b) bailiffs breaking the rules.
Answered by Alex Chalk
The Ministry of Justice is reviewing the implementation of reforms, contained in the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 and introduced in 2014, which govern how enforcement agents take control of goods. This includes considering complaints handling and regulation in the sector.
We have been focusing on our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but we will provide a response to the review as soon as we are able.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"24. What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people able to access early legal advice. ..."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Working in an advice agency, I saw for myself that many people have complex, interrelated problems and that access to early advice that covers all aspects is key to the prevention of often devastating and costly consequences, both to the individual and the state. Will the Minister look into extending …..."Yvonne Fovargue - View Speech
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