§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Minister for Women which groups will be consulted by the Government in drawing up its legislative proposals to tackle domestic violence. [123332]
§ Mr. HewittFollowing publication of the consultation paper "Safety and Justice" on 18 June, there will be a 12 week public consultation exercise, during which responses will be sought from numerous groups including the Women's National Commission who have organized several meeting across the UK with survivors of domestic violence. In addition, specialist groups are being consulted such as Imkaan, Southall Black sisters, Broken Rainbow, The Employers' Forum on Disability, Disability Rights Commission, the Employers' Forum on Age, Mencap, and Age Concern.