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Division Votes
26 Feb 2025 - British Indian Ocean Territory - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 287 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 298
26 Feb 2025 - Family Businesses - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 306 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 313
24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 307 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 316
24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 306 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 316
24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 307 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 316
24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 308 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 312
25 Feb 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 301 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 70 Noes - 312
25 Feb 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 55
4 Mar 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting) - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 12 Noes - 4
4 Mar 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting) - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 13 Noes - 4
3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 326 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 339 Noes - 172
3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 324 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 347
3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 322 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 332
3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 319 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 331
4 Mar 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting) - View Vote Context Kirith Entwistle voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 10 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 4

Speeches
Kirith Entwistle speeches from: International Women�s Day Kirith Entwistle contributed 1 speech (515 words) Thursday 6th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office
Kirith Entwistle speeches from: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] Kirith Entwistle contributed 1 speech (693 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 25th February 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development

Written Answers
Criminal Proceedings: Acquittals Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East) Friday 7th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of costs recovery available to people found not guilty after a criminal trial. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation. The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court. At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets. If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates. There are a range of factors which may influence a defendant’s decision over whether to plead guilty. The drivers behind this decision will vary with the circumstances of each individual case. Ministers are currently considering their preferred approach to the rules and arrangements governing legal aid financial eligibility.
Criminal Proceedings: Acquittals Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East) Friday 7th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the availability of costs recovery to defendants when the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws a case on the grounds of insufficient evidence. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation. The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court. At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets. If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates. There are a range of factors which may influence a defendant’s decision over whether to plead guilty. The drivers behind this decision will vary with the circumstances of each individual case. Ministers are currently considering their preferred approach to the rules and arrangements governing legal aid financial eligibility.
Legal Aid Scheme: Low Incomes Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East) Friday 7th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the level of the cap on legal aid rates on defendants on a low income. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation. The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court. At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets. If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates. There are a range of factors which may influence a defendant’s decision over whether to plead guilty. The drivers behind this decision will vary with the circumstances of each individual case. Ministers are currently considering their preferred approach to the rules and arrangements governing legal aid financial eligibility.
Sentencing: Legal Costs Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East) Friday 7th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the number of defendants pleading guilty because of unaffordable legal costs. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation. The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court. At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets. If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates. There are a range of factors which may influence a defendant’s decision over whether to plead guilty. The drivers behind this decision will vary with the circumstances of each individual case. Ministers are currently considering their preferred approach to the rules and arrangements governing legal aid financial eligibility.
Legal Costs: Low Incomes Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East) Friday 7th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the lower tier of the evidence provision fee in covering the legal costs of defendants on a low income. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation. The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court. At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets. If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates. There are a range of factors which may influence a defendant’s decision over whether to plead guilty. The drivers behind this decision will vary with the circumstances of each individual case. Ministers are currently considering their preferred approach to the rules and arrangements governing legal aid financial eligibility.

Written Answers

Criminal Proceedings: Acquittals
Asked by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
Friday 7th March 2025

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of costs recovery available to people found not guilty after a criminal trial.

Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

Defendants facing trial at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court may apply for legal aid to pay for their defence costs; this covers the cost of preparing the case and providing legal representation.

The evidence provision fee, which was introduced in 2010 alongside implementation of the Crown Court means testing scheme, applies in cases that are committed, sent or transferred for trial to the Crown Court and comprises a lower tier of £45 and an upper tier of £90. This fee remunerates defence solicitors for the extra work which may be incurred when collating evidence of the defendant’s income and capital resources required to complete the legal aid application at the Crown Court.

At the Crown Court, subject to the outcome of the financial means assessment, some defendants may be required to pay an income contribution towards their legal aid costs. This is paid on a monthly basis for a maximum six month period and will be refunded to the defendant with interest if they are acquitted or the Crown Prosecution Service withdraws due to insufficient evidence. If the defendant is convicted, they do not recoup any income contributions and may also be liable to pay any outstanding legal aid costs from their capital assets.

If a defendant does not qualify for legal aid, either because they do not pass the financial eligibility criteria or the ‘Interests of Justice’ (merits) test, they may choose to pay privately for their defence or to represent themselves. In circumstances where a privately funded defendant is acquitted or charges are dropped, they may seek to claim their defence costs back from central funds through a Defendant’s Costs Order. However, following changes introduced by the Coalition Government, the refund of defence costs has been based on legal aid rates.