Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

“What steps he is taking to increase the length of sentences for people convicted of retail crime.”

Tabled: 13 February 2020Answered: 25 February 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Anneliese Dodds

The hon. Gentleman raises an incredibly important question. Many displaced people have very few of the clothes and belongings that they desperately need, particularly given that the threat of winter and much worse weather is coming speedily down the track. The Government have been discussing the issue with many of our partners.