(13 years, 9 months ago)
Commons Chamber23. What recent progress his Department has made in recouping outstanding financial penalties that remain uncollected by HM Courts Service.
We have published impact assessments and equality impact assessments alongside the legal aid consultation, and these set out in detail what we think the effects of the proposals might be. We must face up to tough choices, and our proposals focus resources on those who need help most for the most serious cases in which legal advice and representation are justified.