Oral Answers to Questions

Ayoub Khan Excerpts

Tuesday 10th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alex Norris]

I met with the Welsh Government yesterday, and we discussed probation. My strong view is that if we are to get the best outcomes for individuals when they leave prison, we need those local services. That might be probation services in this case, but it is also about local authority services, health services and education, to get the best outcomes in exactly the spirit my hon. Friend talks about.

[Ayoub Khan (Birmingham Perry Barr) (Ind)]

Birmingham and Solihull coroner’s service is still not meeting the expectations of its residents. Will the Minister meet me to see how we could improve the service, which is impacting so many communities?

[Alex Davies-Jones]

I am aware of issues with coronial services across England and Wales. I regularly meet the chief coroner to discuss this and what more we can do to reduce the backlog. Our coroners perform vital services in their communities, and I want to reassure the hon. Member that the Government are committed to reducing this backlog and giving coroners the support and guidance they need to carry out their vital work.