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1121274

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the CPS is taking to prosecute people responsible for female genital mutilation.
	tabling member constituency	Mid Worcestershire
	tabling member printed	Nigel Huddleston
	uin	910355
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland grouped question UIN 910351 question first answered 11/04/2019 12:19:41 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston

899386

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2018
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Older People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the CPS is taking to increase the rate of prosecution for crimes against older people.
	tabling member constituency	South East Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Mrs Sheryll Murray
	uin	905219
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>In 2016-17, the CPS completed just over 3,500 prosecutions for crimes against older people with a conviction rate of 80.4%.</p><p>The CPS is committed to improving the prosecution of crimes against older people and will be refreshing its legal guidance and public statement on these crimes within the next year.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 10/05/2018 10:56:56 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4100 label Biography information for Mrs Sheryll Murray

1121272

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the CPS is taking to improve the rate of prosecution of people responsible for female genital mutilation.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	910351
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland grouped question UIN 910355 question first answered 11/04/2019 12:19:41 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1137665

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Bristol Prison: Safety
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure a safe regime for (a) staff and (b) prisoners in Horfield prison in Bristol.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol West
	tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
	uin	911813
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>An Urgent Notification was invoked at HMP Bristol on 13th June 2019. There has been some progress at HMP Bristol under Special Measures to bolster staff to a sufficient level, reduce illicit drug use and improve living conditions by refurbishing a wing and a number of the showers. However, we know more support is needed. The Secretary of State will publish his response and an initial action plan within 28 calendar days (on 11<sup>th</sup> July) in response to the most serious and urgent concerns raised.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Immediate action has been taken to ensure prisoners can speak to Samaritans on their in-cell phones. In addition, action has been taken to address issues raised regarding the safer custody hotline and prevent issues from recurring, so prisoners’ family and friends can report any concerns about a prisoner’s welfare directly to the prison.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/07/2019 16:00:18 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1121271

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Knives: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving prosecution rates for knife crime.
	tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
	tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
	uin	910350
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>Government departments are working quickly to tackle this serious issue.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our strong response, the Prime Minister hosted a Serious Youth Violence Summit at 10 Downing Street, with the support of the Home Secretary, from 1 to 4 April, which I took part in.</p><p> </p><p>The Summit will now lead on to an increased programme of work across Government and beyond that will be overseen by a new Ministerial Taskforce, chaired by the Prime Minister, to drive action across Government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland grouped question UIN 910353 question first answered 11/04/2019 12:17:54 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

1121275

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Knives: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving prosecution rates for knife crime.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	910353
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>Government departments are working quickly to tackle this serious issue.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our strong response, the Prime Minister hosted a Serious Youth Violence Summit at 10 Downing Street, with the support of the Home Secretary, from 1 to 4 April, which I took part in.</p><p> </p><p>The Summit will now lead on to an increased programme of work across Government and beyond that will be overseen by a new Ministerial Taskforce, chaired by the Prime Minister, to drive action across Government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland grouped question UIN 910350 question first answered 11/04/2019 12:17:54 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1137668

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Prison Officers: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress the Government has made on improving training and support for prison officers.
	tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
	tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
	uin	911821
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>A delivery review of the Prison Officer Entry Level training (POELT) course has culminated in the development of a Level 3 Custody and Detention Officer Apprenticeship. New learning methodologies will have greater focus on practice of the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the Prison Officer role whilst also recognising the need for continuous training outside of the classroom. Two checkpoints will be included during this time where Apprentices will return to an L&amp;D centre for further learning.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This will give new prison officers the confidence to carry out their role safely. The Apprenticeship will be launched in early adopter sites from October 2019. All training is reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects current organisational policies and practices. New courses are developed based on requests from Stakeholders within the organisation.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/07/2019 16:04:52 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

1137664

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Camp Hill Prison
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress he has made on the sale of the Camp Hill prison site to Isle of Wight Council.
	tabling member constituency	Isle of Wight
	tabling member printed	Mr Bob Seely
	uin	911812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>We have commissioned a demolition survey of the former prison results should hopefully be available, in late July.</p><p> </p><p>The Camp Hill element of HM Prison Isle of Wight closed on 31 March 2013. In summer 2014, the then Secretary of State decided that the former prison sites at Camp Hill, Reading and Wellingborough would be retained in case they offered a useful contingency option to deal with population pressures. The site was released for disposal on 10 January 2017.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/07/2019 15:58:09 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4681 label Biography information for Bob Seely

1104715

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Extradition: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the The Attorney General, for what reasons three former Credit Suisse employees, Andrew James Pearse, Surjan Singh and Detelina Vaneva Subeva who are subject to an extradition request from US authorities, have not been charged under UK law.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	236253
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>Charging decisions are matters for the Directors of the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office, who act independently. Such decisions are made by applying the Code for Crown Prosecutors. I cannot comment on individual cases.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 02/04/2019 10:30:50 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

1504466

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: North Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the paper entitled Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, CP 490, published on 18 November 2021, what recent assessment he has made of the potential economic merits of the proposed HS2 route to the north of Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Ynys Môn
	tabling member printed	Virginia Crosbie
	uin	46215
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2022 answer text <p>By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets, so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so they become even more attractive locations for business investment. Crewe Northern Connection would significantly improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, bringing many North Wales passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 07/09/2022 13:39:39 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4859 label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie