Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Helen Grant and David Ruffley

Tuesday 13th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

For a long time, victims have felt completely unsupported by the criminal justice system, and it is my job, as victims Minister, to try and put that right. I am glad to have the opportunity to do so. We are raising money for victims through the victims surcharge and the Prisoners’ Earnings Act 1996, and we are giving victims a louder voice through the appointment of a victims’ commissioner. I look forward to making that appointment, and meeting and working with the commissioner.

[Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds) (Con)]

3. What plans he has to increase public confidence in community sentences.