Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

“What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals on civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.”

Tabled: 12 November 2018Answered: 15 November 2018

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy)

Assaults on our staff are unacceptable. We are enhancing security measures and easing crowding to curb violence and improve safety. We are investing some £15 million in protective equipment—I announced that shortly after taking office—to help keep frontline staff working in prisons safe.