Clive Jones

Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding

I beg to move, That this House has considered domestic abuse and safeguarding within the family justice system. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. The family courts make some of the most important decisions that any institution can make. They determine where children will live, how they will maintain relationships with their parents, and how families rebuild their lives after separation. At their best, they provide protection, stability and justice, but far too many surv

Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding

The hon. Member is absolutely right: somebody should not be rewarded when they have been difficult for months and months—probably years—and then at the last minute change their mind to get a reduced sentence. The judge probably sees them as being helpful, but they have not been helpful for a long time. The hon. Member makes a really good point. Some have described the family courts process as very traumatising. We must recognise sophisticated tactics like DARVO—deny, attack, and reverse victim a

Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding

I start by apologising to the Minister for not welcoming her to her new position. I am pleased that she reiterated the Government’s commitment to halving domestic abuse in 10 years, which I am sure we all want to see. I have a couple of questions that came up in the debate. The hon. Member for Gravesham (Dr Sullivan) spoke about the lack of expertise in working with children with special needs. Will the Minister write to all of us who have contributed to the debate on what the Government might b

Spoke in debate: Business of the House

Parliamentary appearance by Clive Jones

Spoke in debate: Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding

Parliamentary appearance by Clive Jones

Business of the House

The national cancer plan has many ambitious and urgently needed targets, but they will only be delivered when the Government properly invest in the NHS workforce. Healthcare professionals and charities want clarity on when the Government will commit to this. Can the Leader of the House urge his colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care to update the House on when the workforce plan will be launched?

Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding

It is so easy to make that mistake. My hon. Friend the Member for Woking (Mr Forster) spoke about the good work of lots of local organisations, but he has real concerns that council changes over the next few years will put the funding for the work of those organisations in jeopardy. Could the Minister tell us what she may be able to do about that? My hon. Friend also spoke about the need for IDVAs, as I and several others did. Is that something the Minister could support over the next year or so

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address

Clive Jones voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)

Spoke in debate: Topical Questions

Parliamentary appearance by Clive Jones

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address

Clive Jones voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)

Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)

Clive Jones voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)

Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)

Clive Jones voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)

Topical Questions

Life science companies such as Becton Dickinson in my constituency play a key role in advancing the research and innovation that will help deliver the national cancer plan and transform cancer care. What is the Minister doing to increase funding on research and development for life science companies such as those in my constituency?

Topical Questions

T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Spoke in debate: Conversion Practices

Parliamentary appearance by Clive Jones

Conversion Practices

One school in my constituency is concerned about a year 6 pupil with significant support needs. As a result of his progress, with the school’s help, he has been assessed as not needing specialist provision at secondary school, which his teachers feel to be wrong. What will the Minister do to ensure that children are not punished for the success of their previous schools when making the transition to other schools?

Voted NO on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V

Clive Jones voted NO on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)

Voted AYE on: Privilege

Clive Jones voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)

Voted AYE on: Privilege

Clive Jones voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)

Voted NO on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Clive Jones voted NO on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)