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Debate between Jonathan Djanogly and Kris Hopkins
Tuesday 15th February 2011
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Kris Hopkins (Keighley) (Con)
23. What recent progress his Department has made in recouping outstanding financial penalties that remain uncollected by HM Courts Service.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Jonathan Djanogly)
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.