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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Violence against Women and Girls

Wednesday 8 March 2023 · 5 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 5 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Tackling violence against women and girls is a Government priority, including a 36 million domestic abuse perpetrator intervention fund and training for NHS.
  • Northumbria police and crime commissioner received 3.7 million from safer streets fund rounds, including 750,000 for transport and therapy interventions.
  • Lincolnshire police and crime commissioner received 1.3 million from safer streets fund rounds, including extra CCTV and police training to respond to VAWG.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Edward Leigh Con Gainsborough
NHS Women & Equalities
Context

The question arises from the ongoing issue of violence against women and girls, a national concern.

Question

What recent steps have been taken with Cabinet colleagues to help end violence against women and girls?

Answer from Sarah Dines

Tackling violence against women and girls is a Government priority. Added it to the strategic policing requirement, launched a £36 million domestic abuse perpetrator intervention fund, and training for NHS to improve all-systems process.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify timeline or concrete commitments beyond general initiatives already in place.

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Q2 Ian Levy
Policing & Resources NHS Women & Equalities
Context

The question relates to the increased risk of domestic abuse during national lockdowns due to the pandemic.

Question

What progress has been made in supporting frontline services dealing with violence against women and girls, especially after an increase in cases reported by police and support services?

Answer from Sarah Dines

Northumbria police and crime commissioner has received £3.7 million from safer streets fund rounds, including £750,000 for transport and therapy interventions; training for NHS to improve all-systems process.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline was provided for future support measures beyond current funding allocations.

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Q3 Edward Leigh Con Gainsborough
Crime & Law Enforcement Women & Equalities
Context

The question reflects concerns about safety for young women, particularly in urban areas.

Question

What practical efforts can the Government make to ensure that young women feel safe on the streets of major cities?

Answer from Sarah Dines

Lincolnshire police and crime commissioner has received £1.3 million from safer streets fund rounds, including extra CCTV and police training to respond to VAWG; Prime Minister shares concerns about daughter's safety.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline was provided for future support measures beyond current funding allocations.

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Q4 Rosie Duffield Ind Canterbury
Immigration Asylum & Refugees Women & Equalities
Context

The question addresses the plight of Afghan women entering the UK illegally, facing trafficking and abuse.

Question

Does the Minister agree that all vulnerable women must be safe from crimes such as trafficking and prostitution under the Government's new Bill?

Answer from Sarah Dines

Engaging with stakeholder groups to ensure every woman is safe; issue being considered. Government extremely strong on making sure vulnerable women are safe wherever they come from.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline was provided for future support measures beyond general assurance of safety.

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Q5 Samantha Dixon Lab Chester North and Neston
Education Women & Equalities
Context

The question highlights the lack of awareness, education, and prevention regarding gender-based harassment in educational settings.

Question

What is being done to resource schools to raise awareness and challenge behaviours that lead to abuse?

Answer from Sarah Dines

Range of work and training going on within schools; Ask for ANI scheme in pharmacies, Enough social media campaign cutting through. Government committed to assisting young people understand what is acceptable.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline was provided for future support measures beyond current initiatives.

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