Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the number of prosecutions for theft of catalytic converters in London in each of the last three years.

Answered by Edward Argar - Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

This information may be held on court records but to examine individual court records would be of disproportionate costs.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the number of robberies by knife-point in London in each of the last three years.

Answered by Jeremy Quin

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon. gentlemen’s Parliamentary Question of 22 March is attached

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the report of the APPG on Restorative Justice entitled Restorative Justice Inquiry Report, published in 2022, whether his Department plans to publish an updated Restorative Justice Action Plan for the Criminal Justice System.

Answered by Edward Argar - Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

We are committed to supporting restorative justice as a way to help victims cope and, as far as possible, recover from the impact of crime. That is why, under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (‘the Victims’ Code’), all adult victims must be told about the option of restorative justice and how to access it. We also provide Police and Crime Commissioners with grant funding for victim support services, including restorative justice services. They are best placed to assess local need and commission services based on the needs of the population in the local area. Restorative justice services should be targeted to the most appropriate cases, where we have clear evidence for the benefits of that approach and should only take place when both the victim and the offender agree, and it is considered safe.

HMPPS has work underway to look at how to better support MoJ funded restorative justice. This work is aimed at identifying the factors supporting quality practice and to test effective, evidence-based access to, and delivery of RJ services.  HMPPS will also work with PCC areas to improve referrals to RJ services. Once complete HMPPS will share the lessons learned more widely.

We do not currently plan to publish a restorative justice action plan because it is not clear that this is necessary or an appropriate fit with the existing activity to improve the consistent and targeted provision of restorative justice services at a local level.

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on establishing a pilot programme to understand where there are gaps in provision of restorative justice.

Answered by Edward Argar - Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

We are committed to supporting restorative justice as a way to help victims cope and, as far as possible, recover from the impact of crime. That is why, under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (‘the Victims’ Code’), all adult victims must be told about the option of restorative justice and how to access it. We also provide Police and Crime Commissioners with grant funding for victim support services, including restorative justice services. They are best placed to assess local need and commission services based on the needs of the population in the local area. Restorative justice services should be targeted to the most appropriate cases, where we have clear evidence for the benefits of that approach and should only take place when both the victim and the offender agree, and it is considered safe.

HMPPS has work underway to look at how to better support MoJ funded restorative justice. This work is aimed at identifying the factors supporting quality practice and to test effective, evidence-based access to, and delivery of RJ services.  HMPPS will also work with PCC areas to improve referrals to RJ services. Once complete HMPPS will share the lessons learned more widely.

We do not currently plan to publish a restorative justice action plan because it is not clear that this is necessary or an appropriate fit with the existing activity to improve the consistent and targeted provision of restorative justice services at a local level.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to support LGBT+ people (a) fleeing or (b) seeking to flee Uganda following the passage of the anti-homosexuality bill in that country on 21 March 2023.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

I expressed the UK's profound disappointment with the decision of the Parliament of Uganda to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. This Bill threatens minority rights and risks persecution and discrimination of people across Uganda. The UK Government is alarmed by the increasing criminalisation of LGBT+ people in Uganda and by the amendments to the Bill, including introduction of the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'. The UK Government is firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances and in every country.

Through our High Commission in Kampala, we have raised these issues with the Government of Uganda and are working with members of the LGBT+ community and human rights defenders to understand their views and further protect the rights of these vulnerable communities. We will continue to work with the Governments of Commonwealth member states and civil society partners to reform outdated laws and end discrimination and violence against LGBT+ people.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Ugandan Government on the anti-homosexuality bill passed by the Parliament of Uganda on 21 March 2023.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

I expressed the UK's profound disappointment with the decision of the Parliament of Uganda to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. This Bill threatens minority rights and risks persecution and discrimination of people across Uganda. The UK Government is alarmed by the increasing criminalisation of LGBT+ people in Uganda and by the amendments to the Bill, including introduction of the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'. The UK Government is firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances and in every country.

Through our High Commission in Kampala, we have raised these issues with the Government of Uganda and are working with members of the LGBT+ community and human rights defenders to understand their views and further protect the rights of these vulnerable communities. We will continue to work with the Governments of Commonwealth member states and civil society partners to reform outdated laws and end discrimination and violence against LGBT+ people.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the oral contribution of the Prime Minister of 8 March 2023, Official Report, column 298, whether it is the Government's policy to retain a compulsory provision of RSHE in schools.

Answered by Nick Gibb

It remains the Department’s intention to retain compulsory provision of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in primary and secondary schools.

As stated by my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, the review of the statutory RSHE guidance, which was originally due to start in September 2023, has been brought forward to address concerns expressed regarding the teaching and content of sex education. The first phase is underway, and the Department will start to engage stakeholders, including schools, parents, and pupils over the next few months.

?CELEBRATING SCHOOL'S SUCCESS? ?This week, I joined St Philomena's staff in Parliament to celebrate their British Council International School Award accreditation! ?Through it, schools incorporate international elements in teaching - preparing pupils for a global workplace. https://t.co/rvKkMC7RtC

?STAMPING OUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR? Today, the Prime Minister set out plans to end the scourge of anti-social behaviour. Even before I was elected, I'd been campaigning on several issues around anti-social behaviour - locally and nationally - so I welcome its introduction. https://t.co/RqdQwa3nvk

?GETTING CORONATION READY?? The official website marking the Coronation of the King and Queen is now live! Check out ?https://t.co/ku3QF02LQx? for all the latest, including on: ?The Coronation Big Lunch ?The Big Help Out ?National Lottery funding for community events https://t.co/BArFJQk9QV

Following residents getting in touch, it's great to see the Government action in the Budget to end the prepayment penalty. These fairness reforms will remove the premium paid by households who use prepayment meters, cutting energy bills for over 4 million families across the UK. https://t.co/MF0RDYWT97

?HEARING FROM YOU, HELPING YOU? Many thanks to all of those who came along to this week’s advice surgery. They’re an incredibly useful way to help residents with complex issues and concerns. If you’ve got a problem that I might be able to help with, please drop me an email! https://t.co/Pbm3Tu6scz

⚡GETTING SMART WITH ENERGY USE AND BILLS⚡ @SmartEnergyGB have put together a useful round-up of energy-saving tips to help those wanting to save money on their energy bills. Find out more at the link below ? https://t.co/2afyD5thHZ https://t.co/91rmztZsNs

Welcome announcement thousands of Eurovision tickets have been earmarked for those Ukrainians forced to flee their homes after Putin’s invasion. Individuals on the Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Extension, & Ukraine Family Schemes are eligible to apply. ? https://t.co/gl7xqQW7XN? https://t.co/Yb26l4I8lP

Appreciate the Barclays team coming to Parliament for an urgent meeting to discuss plans to close the Wallington branch and their comprehensive support in place post-closure. Ensuring people have face-to-face support when banking is vital. More here? https://t.co/GQnTFmcliD https://t.co/RmXscQrrcv

?Your chance to crown your community hero? Time's running out to nominate your Coronation Champion! @RoyalVolService launched the Awards with HM the Queen to celebrate extraordinary volunteers who make their communities great places to live More here? https://t.co/OJIGXwBbVi https://t.co/sdmFennmhy

⚠️APRIL FOOLS DAY? THERE'S NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT THE LATEST ULEZ FIGURES⚠️ No one was laughing this week when the RAC revealed nearly 700,000 car drivers in Greater London may have to pay £12.50 ✨a day✨ under Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion plans More here? https://t.co/bKNWnd3vKk

?Police Situation Yesterday? Like many, I was shocked to hear of yesterday's incident on Papermill Close. Police continue to keep me updated as they investigation. If you saw what happened or have any information, contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

?LOCAL PUB RECOGNISED IN PARLIAMENT? Great to meet Sean & Jenna from our own Jack & Jill pub in Parliament yesterday. They were here to attend a reception to celebrate being finalists in the Pub Hero Awards; 1 of 5 in the Community Support category-out of 200+ nominations!? https://t.co/t3vjWNp70K

?SHEEN WAY UPDATE? I recently held one of my regular catch-ups with the developers of the Sheen Way playing fields site to find out how their plans are progressing and where they are regarding timelines. You can find out more about the meeting here? https://t.co/fJ03RfDbtE https://t.co/JfikIVfgH0

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Dame Caroline Dinenage;

Found: III: Dame Angela Eagle and Elliot Colburn. IV: Tim Loughton.

Found: Current membership Caroline Nokes MP (Conservative, Romsey and Southampton North ) (Chair) Elliot Colburn

Found: We will start with questions from Elliot Colburn.

Found: We will start with questions from Elliot Colburn.

Found: of Health & Social Care 39 Victoria Street London SW1H 0EU Catherine McKinnell & Elliot Colburn

Found: Q198 Elliot Colburn: Thank you, panel.

Found: Yours sincerely, Catherine McKinnell MP Chair of the Petitions Committee Elliot Colburn

Found: Conservative, Romsey and Southampton North) (Chair) (added 27 Jan 2020) 15 of 19 (78.9%) Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Caroline Dinenage; Rachel

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Theo Clarke; Elliot Colburn; Dame Caroline

Found: McKinnell MP (Labour, Newcastle upon Tyne North ) (Chair) Tonia Antoniazzi MP (Labour, Gower) Elliot Colburn

Found: Conservative, Romsey and Southampton North ) (Chair) Theo Clarke MP (Conservative, Stafford ) Elliot Colburn

Found: 15 (40.0%) Theo Clarke (Conservative, Stafford) (added 7 Sep 2020) 8 of 23 (34.8%) Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Jackie Doyle-Price; Kim

Found: Q8 Elliot Colburn: Danny, can I ask you the same question, please?

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Jackie Doyle-Price; Kate

Found: (Chair) Lee Anderson MP (Conservative, Ashfield ) Theo Clarke MP (Conservative, Stafford ) Elliot Colburn

Found: McKinnell MP (Labour, Newcastle upon Tyne North ) (Chair) Tonia Antoniazzi MP (Labour, Gower) Elliot Colburn

Found: of 55 (100.0%) Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour, Gower) (added 8 Jun 2020) 30 of 46 (65.2%) Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Lee Anderson; Elliot Colburn; Philip Davies

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Alex Davies-Jones; Kim

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn ; Angela Crawley; Alex

Found: (100.0%) Theo Clarke (Conservative, Stafford) (added 7 Sep 2020) 12 of 22 (54.5%) Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Petitions Committee: Catherine McKinnell (Chair); Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Catherine McKinnell (Chair); Tonia Antoniazzi; and Elliot Colburn

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Catherine McKinnell (Chair); Tonia Antoniazzi; Elliot Colburn .

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Angela Crawley; Chris Evans

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Caroline Nokes (Chair); Elliot Colburn; Angela Crawley; Chris Evans

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Catherine McKinnell (Chair); Tonia Antoniazzi; Apsana Begum; Elliot Colburn

Found: Best wishes, Catherine McKinnell MP Chair of the Petitions Committee Elliot Colburn MP

Found: Current membership Catherine McKinnell MP (Labour, Newcastle upon Tyne North ) (Chair) Elliot Colburn

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Found: Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN) associated with London’s Beddington incinerator as conveyed by Elliot Colburn