The government’s proposals for police reform could lead to the biggest changes to UK policing structures since the 1970s.

The government’s proposals for police reform could lead to the biggest changes to UK policing structures since the 1970s.

In a written answer to me last month, the Government revealed that the Army is conducting a review of its reserve basic training. I believe that this was the first time that was disclosed to this House. Will the Secretary of State commit to putting the terms of reference for that review in the Library of the House, and will he commit to not closing Prince William of Gloucester barracks until the review is complete?

In a written answer to me last month, the Government revealed that the Army is conducting a review of its reserve basic training. I believe that this was the first time that was disclosed to this House. Will the Secretary of State commit to putting the terms of reference for that review in the Library of the House, and will he commit to not closing Prince William of Gloucester barracks until the review is complete?

The hon. Member has been a doughty champion for his constituency, and he and I have had many exchanges on this subject. I confirm that all decisions taken about reserves will look at what will best support that force. Those decisions are yet to be made, but we will of course ensure that we are supporting the reserves.

The hon. Member has been a doughty champion for his constituency, and he and I have had many exchanges on this subject. I confirm that all decisions taken about reserves will look at what will best support that force. Those decisions are yet to be made, but we will of course ensure that we are supporting the reserves.

Independent review of the prison system: Terms of reference. 2p.

Independent review of the prison system: Terms of reference. 2p.

My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon David Lammy MP) has today made the following statement:

"This Government inherited a prison system in crisis, with prisons on the verge of collapse. Dame Anne Owers’ Independent Review of Prison Capacity has...

My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon David Lammy MP) has today made the following statement:

"This Government inherited a prison system in crisis, with prisons on the verge of collapse. Dame Anne Owers’ Independent Review of Prison Capacity has...

This Government inherited a prison system in crisis, with prisons on the verge of collapse. Dame Anne Owers’ Independent Review of Prison Capacity has set out that shortly after the announcement of the 2024 General Election at one point there were fewer than 100 places available in adult male prisons,...

This Government inherited a prison system in crisis, with prisons on the verge of collapse. Dame Anne Owers’ Independent Review of Prison Capacity has set out that shortly after the announcement of the 2024 General Election at one point there were fewer than 100 places available in adult male prisons,...

Statement on the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

Statement on the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I shall make a statement on the national maternity and neonatal investigation.

Less than a week ago, I stood at this Dispatch Box to respond to the report by Donna Ockenden that exposed devastating failings over more than a decade in Nottingham. As many right hon....

With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I shall make a statement on the national maternity and neonatal investigation.

Less than a week ago, I stood at this Dispatch Box to respond to the report by Donna Ockenden that exposed devastating failings over more than a decade in Nottingham. As many right hon....

I thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, and I thank Baroness Amos and her team for their compassionate work. As I said last week, I pay tribute to the women and families who gave evidence and to the babies at the heart of the inquiry....

I thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, and I thank Baroness Amos and her team for their compassionate work. As I said last week, I pay tribute to the women and families who gave evidence and to the babies at the heart of the inquiry....

I thank the shadow Secretary of State not only for his questions, but for his tone and approach. When I gave the statement about Donna Ockenden’s report last week, we all agreed that the responsibility to deliver real change is shared by everyone in this House, so I appreciate his...

I thank the shadow Secretary of State not only for his questions, but for his tone and approach. When I gave the statement about Donna Ockenden’s report last week, we all agreed that the responsibility to deliver real change is shared by everyone in this House, so I appreciate his...