Speeches by Juss.

“You mentioned civil legal aid. As you said, you have announced consultation on increasing civil legal aid funding as well. You said that it is an important step in rebuilding the justice system. I understand that at the moment the proposal, when it comes to civil legal aid, to increase funding will only apply to immigr…”

“I have a final two questions. The proposal to increase civil legal aid funding does not currently apply to family law cases. When we had the LASPO legislation back in 2012, it led to an increase in litigants in person, most notably in family law. Currently, what additional support is going to be available for those who…”

“It is reassuring to hear that you are carrying out a review to ensure proper access to justice. Is there any indication in terms of timescales? When do you think we may have answers to everything that we have discussed this afternoon?”

“Very quickly, we have heard of cases—we made a visit to Brixton prison and heard the story there—where people are going into prison who were not using drugs, but they come out using drugs.”

“Do you have a view as to whether you think there are people in prison who perhaps should not be there?”

“Does the hon. Member agree that to stop the atrocities being committed, allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, ensure the return of the hostages to Israel and have the sovereign state of Palestine, together with a safe and secure Israel, we need to do what we can to urgently achieve a mutual and permanent ceasefire?”

“It is estimated that the number of rape victims who pull out of prosecutions before trial has more than doubled in five years. One reason given is a shortage of lawyers—for both prosecution and defence—willing to take on rape and serious sexual assault cases, because they say that cases are becoming increasingly comple…”

“Dementia is the leading cause of death in the United Kingdom. In my constituency of Wolverhampton West, it is estimated that nearly 30% of dementia cases are undiagnosed. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate to give dementia the political priority it deserves, so that there is earlier diagnosis, with tim…”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement. Last week, I met my constituent Mr Anwar Hussain, who lives with his wife and five children in a two-bedroom house. Doctors have told him that his eight-year-old autistic daughter needs her own bedroom. Mr Hussain tells me that he has been on emergency banding for a larger house with…”

“If appointed, do you believe that there are any areas where you might need to acquire new skills and knowledge? If so, how do you think you will go about acquiring them?”

“Good afternoon. I am Warinder Juss. I am a solicitor, and a member of the executive council of the GMB trade union and of various APPGs.”

“I think you have probably already answered this question, but, specifically, how do you think your work experience to date demonstrates the knowledge that you need about citizens’ rights?”

“Thank you.”

“Like my hon. Friend, I have grown up enjoying fireworks in the garden, especially with my children. Does she agree that the solution may be to reduce the noise levels from 120 dB to 90 dB, as is the case in New Zealand, to better enforce the rules relating to the times during which fireworks can be let off, and to incr…”

“15. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services.”

“Under the Conservative party, too much taxpayers’ money was wasted on projects and schemes that simply did not work. Does the Minister agree with me that in order to improve healthcare services, including mental health services, educational opportunities and social services, as well as transport provision and public sa…”

“The Conservatives have always claimed to be the party of law and order, but they took police officers off the streets. Knife and youth crime, antisocial behaviour and local drug activity are some of the most common complaints in my constituency. I welcome the Labour Government’s urgent action to recruit more neighbourh…”

“I thank the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for bringing the debate to the House. I want to talk about Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and blogger from Dumbarton in Scotland. He is not a constituent of mine, but very soon after I was elected as the MP for Wolverhampton Wes…”

“With the steps you are taking, will your efforts be in vain because of defence counsel not being available, or do you think you will still be able to make a significant impact by having sufficient prosecutors?”

“Good afternoon. I am Warinder Juss, the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West. I am a solicitor. I renewed my practising certificate but am not practising at the moment. I am a member of the central executive council of the GMB and a member of various APPGs. My wife is a senior Crown prosecutor working in the RAS…”