Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anneliese Dodds and Catherine McKinnell

Tuesday 15th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Catherine McKinnell]

About 80% of Millsike’s capacity is in use. Occupancy will continue to increase as and when that is appropriate and safe, and as and when we have the correct culture and processes established on the site. Clearly, this issue is pressing. We are working as hard as we can. We brought forward £110 million in investment to bring onsite any available space that is not currently in use. We will continue to do so, while making up for the staffing shortages that were left by the previous Government.

[Anneliese Dodds (Oxford East) (Lab/Co-op)]

9. What steps his Department is taking with the coronial system to tackle delays in coroner decisions.