In this respect, our policies include providing More Rape Crisis centres-up to 15-providing services such as individual counselling, support groups and advocacy; 10 new sexual assault referral centres; early intervention with education by rolling out classes about rights and fair treatment in relationships; working in schools with organisations such as Relate to break the cycle of children growing up in violent relationships; improving systems to report abuse by providing better, more supportive systems in schools and social services, such as those involving health visitors and midwives.

In his 2008 manifesto, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, promised to build More Rape Crisis centres.

The Government are committed to providing up to 15 More Rape Crisis centres.

I was glad that the Minister spoke in her opening speech of forced marriage and rape and I certainly welcome the establishment of More Rape Crisis centres.