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I am sorry to hear about the experiences in the hon.

We launched the serious violence strategy last year; it has culminated in detailed work, stretching across Government.

I congratulate police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne; it is always a pleasure to work with her.

I am pleased that the hon. Lady recently met my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary to discuss this issue.

I am delighted that Essex is one of 29 projects across the country that have received money under the early intervention youth fund.

I am delighted that the hon. Lady has taken that approach in her constituency.

I thank the hon. Lady for her great example of cross-party consensus, which is very much to be welcomed at the moment.

I am extremely grateful to my right hon. Friend for raising this point, and I pay tribute to my right hon.

Very much so. The Bill is just part of our response to tackling domestic abuse; there is a range of non-legislative measures as well.

We have provided £3.6 million for a new national county lines co-ordination centre to enhance the intelligence picture and to support effort