Well, I’ve set myself the task of writing a weekly blog this year but I’m yet to find the time to do it! Like most, I took some time out over Christmas to spend time with my family and recharge my batteries before getting back into full swing in Parliament. My days have been full of debates in the chamber, delegated legislation for the shadow Home Office and meetings for my various campaigns. I … [Read more...]
Fire and Rescue Response Times
Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) (Lab) According to the Home Office’s own figures published last Thursday, deaths from house fires are up by 18% on previous years and response times are slower. Fire crews are being deprived of resources and fire service jobs are being lost. Will the Minister now accept that the current round of cuts is putting the public at risk and demoralising hard-working, … [Read more...]
Draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes C, D and H) Order 2016
Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) (Lab) It is pleasure to serve under your excellent chairmanship, Mr Nuttall. The order brings into force proposed revisions to the codes of practice that govern how the police should treat potential suspects, the public and their property prior to any conviction. The relevant legislation is the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which states that the code … [Read more...]
