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Reforming Civil Justice
Tuesday 29th March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Crispin Blunt Portrait Mr Blunt
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We are certainly looking at the Scottish example, and I hope that when we bring our proposals forward, my hon. Friend will warmly welcome them.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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The Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice mentioned the repatriation of Nigerian prisoners and the contract that is being signed. Will he tell the House, following three years of discussion by the previous Government, how many prisoners from Nigeria have been repatriated this year and how many more he expects to repatriate next year?

Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait The Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice (Nick Herbert)
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The Nigerian Government and Parliament have to agree to it, as the right hon. Gentleman knows, and we are awaiting that.

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