Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gill Furniss and David Lammy

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lammy]

As I said, the number is now uncapped, so the hon. Member will be pleased to hear that Carlisle will have the maximum number of sitting days that it can possibly have. He will note that there were substantial magistrates courts closures under the last Government, and a massive reduction in the number of magistrates. He will also have noted the extra funding that we have found, along with our ambition to increase the number of magistrates across the country.

[Gill Furniss (Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough) (Lab)]

16. What steps he is taking to help improve standards in the bailiff industry.