Domestic Violence and Abuse in South Wales West

Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:45 pm on 14 May 2019.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 2:45, 14 May 2019

Can I thank the Member for South Wales West for tabling this very important question? The Deputy Minister might be aware from recent news articles that councils in England will now have a legal duty to provide secure homes for victims of domestic abuse under recently announced plans. What conversations has the Deputy Minister had with the Minister for housing, looking at the implications of this? Also, what will they be doing to ensure that victims and survivors here in Wales have similar support—building on the fantastic work we've already done by leading the way with the domestic violence Bill—and once and for all ending domestic violence in all its forms?