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Offences against Children

Asked by John LamontConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 24 June 2025UIN 60104

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether there will be a limit on the number of local inquiries overseen by the new commission into grooming gangs and child exploitation.

Answered by Jess Phillips

An independent chair will determine the conduct and procedure of the inquiry. We will announce further details on the inquiry, including the appointment of an independent chair, in due course.

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