“What discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the capacity of the CPS to investigate the increase in domestic violence cases during the covid-19 outbreak.”
Asked by
Nick Smith
Answering Minister
the Attorney General
Answer from Hansard
Louise Haigh
The hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise those critical issues and I absolutely understand the concerns over the services at St Helier. I know that the Minister for Secondary Care discussed these issues with MPs earlier this week. We have allocated £5 million to fund critical repairs at the hospital. We are keen that as many women’s health services as possible remain there while the essential work is carried out. The trust is committed to taking a decision on plans for the maternity and women’s unit in December. I know that the Minister would be happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss next steps and how we will address these really important issues.