Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Leigh and Lucy Frazer

Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lucy Frazer)]

I am happy to answer the hon. Gentleman’s question. I met the previous Minister for Disabled People twice to talk about how the DWP can get decisions right first time, and I have already spoken to the new Minister to follow up on those discussions. There were 3.8 million decisions made on the personal independence payment in the last year, of which only 10% were appealed and only 5% overturned. However, it is absolutely fundamental that the decisions should be got right first time and that only those that are more questionable should come through the system.

[Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)]

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Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Leigh and Lucy Frazer

Tuesday 5th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

If that matter falls within my remit, I am happy to do so. If it is to do with the CPS, it will be for the Attorney General.

[Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)]

T5. I will repeat the same question as last time, on the grounds that unless one makes oneself a complete bore, nobody listens. What progress has the Secretary of State made on replacing short sentences with alternatives? Short sentences in prison rarely achieve anything, due to a lack of training and rehabilitation.