Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Martin Vickers Excerpts
Tuesday 13th November 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We are running very late but I want to hear the voice of Cleethorpes. I call Martin Vickers.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. Like Scunthorpe, there are reports that Grimsby magistrates court, which serves the Cleethorpes area, is under threat of closure, with the possibility of cases being transferred to Hull, which is a round trip of 66 miles. Will the Minister give an absolute assurance that Grimsby is not under threat?

Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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There is a consultation in relation to remand hearings at the moment, but I am happy to confirm that we are not considering closing Grimsby court.