Speeches by Farnsworth.

“There have been problems with construction, though, as well, have there not? ISG was a construction company that collapsed, essentially. Has that affected specific projects that you have been working on? Do you have alternative contractors in mind ready to take over going forward?”

“How will you decide where those prisons should be?”

“Just briefly if it is okay. It is probably timely. You have just mentioned again new prisons. We will come back to prison maintenance shortly. On the point of new prisons, it is great to hear that Millsike is opening in April, and I think you mentioned a new block opening elsewhere as well. It is clear from what the Mi…”

“I am a former Crown prosecutor. I am a member of the APPG on access to justice and of a number of trade unions, including the FDA, as declared.”

“I intend to speak only briefly on the clause. I welcome the data protection assurances given by the Minister. This is an important clause because it allows the SIA to receive and share information by way of disclosures to facilitate the exercising of its functions. This morning the Minister spoke about our security age…”

“Q It is clear that the approach in Manchester has been very collaborative with businesses, local authorities and the community. Do you have any thoughts on the guidance that could be given to local authorities about this Bill going forward? Andy Burnham: That is a really important question. The guidance that I want to …”

“indicated assent. Andy Burnham: You are nodding, which suggests that other places see that. It cannot be in the interest of public safety to have taxis licensed 100 miles away. I would say to local authorities that we need to start calling for change on public safety on nights out. That would include arrangements at th…”

“5. What assessment she has made of the impact of recent disorder on the criminal justice system.”

“As a Crown prosecutor for 21 years, I know only too well that the court backlog has been worsened by repair issues forcing courts to close. What is the Secretary of State doing to address the repairs needed to the court estate, so that victims in my constituency of Amber Valley and across the country can get access to …”