Speeches by Juss.

“1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government’s plan for change.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich (Sarah Coombes) for securing the debate. In 2022-23, the west midlands reported 180 incidents per 100,000 people, giving it the unenviable title of knife-crime capital of the United Kingdom. Knife crime is the …”

“Given the desperate need for more doctors in the NHS, does my hon. Friend agree that we need to be looking after doctors’ welfare to encourage more people to enter the medical profession?”

“Staying on the issue of RASSO cases, we have previously had discussions about the lack of prosecuting and defence counsel in RASSO cases. A reason given is that, because of their very nature, these are very distressing cases. One of the main reasons given for lawyers not wanting to deal with such cases is insufficient …”

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“Will the hon. Gentleman give way?”

“Hello. I am Warinder Juss, MP for Wolverhampton West. I am a solicitor with a practising certificate, but not practising. I am an executive council member of the GMB trade union and a member of various APPGs.”

“Thank you, Lord Hermer. I have listened to what you have said with a lot of interest. You mentioned that 22% of voters do not think voting makes a difference. I believe some of that must be due to the fact that sometimes they feel they do not get straight answers from politicians. Issues arise that constituents have a …”

“A lot of us have previously publicly supported the WASPI women, including by posting photographs on social media. The Government have acknowledged that there has been maladministration, but to have that acknowledgement without some kind of financial backing, even if minimal, not only undermines the process of the ombud…”

“It is something that is a lot of concern to constituents. As a lawyer, I do appreciate the need to have confidentiality and I do appreciate the Law Officers’ convention. But, sometimes, as MPs, we bang our heads against a wall because we cannot get the answers that we need to give to constituents, which are really very…”

“I suppose your answer to the question of whether we have had any discussions with other countries would be the same. It is frustrating; I have to say that. When constituents ask us these questions, and they realise that their MP is on the Justice Committee, they will be looking to me to get answers for them.”

“Because of the seriousness of the issue, I imagine that you have had some discussions with the Government about the legalities of executing such a warrant.”

“I probably can anticipate the answer that you will give, but I will ask the questions anyway.”

“Thank you. I have a couple of further questions.”

“As you say, ultimately, it is a matter for the Justice Secretary, but is that something that you would be having discussions with her about?”

“Thank you for those comments, Lord Hermer, because, as you say, it is a major concern. Can I ask you a question on giving pre-recorded evidence under section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act? Obviously, it has lots of benefits because complainants can give evidence outside the courtroom at a time and d…”

“Are we doing anything about the fact that the conviction rates are 10% lower with pre-recorded evidence? Are there any plans to refine the system?”

“Money is not always the only solution, so will my hon. Friend confirm how the commission on palliative care that the Government announced last month will improve end of life care?”

“Let me first pay tribute to the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Mr Kohler) for bringing this debate to the House. Hospices such as Compton Care in my constituency provide invaluable palliative care, not only in terms of pain and symptom control but in providing psychological, social and spiritual support, support for people…”

“I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. As he said, the AI revolution is taking place now, and it will make significant improvements in the promotion of public services and businesses. However, would he reassure my constituents in Wolverhampton West on what specific steps he will take to ensure that AI is safe in…”