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The hon. Member is absolutely right that a whole-system approach is required.

We are of course always concerned about the need for more improvement and no one is denying that challenge.

I thank my right hon. Friend for raising that important issue.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that issue.

Of course, any allegation of domestic abuse or sexual assault on victims is horrendous.

I cannot comment specifically on any advice that I may or may not have received.

The Bill that is proposed will take vital steps to protect the integrity of the United Kingdom, our precious Union, and protect peace, which

I take the convention incredibly seriously; it is a running thread through the integrity, robustness and frankness with which Law Officers c

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I take the Law Officers’ convention incredibly seriously and I do not comment on media speculation.

I will not repeat my answer, but we do not comment on media speculation and I respect and take incredibly seriously the Law Officers’ conve