Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Warman and Shailesh Vara

Tuesday 8th September 2015 Commons Chamber

[Matt Warman (Boston and Skegness) (Con)]

T3. Skegness court is one of the most underused in the country and one of the least able to cope with vulnerable prisoners. I am not sentimental about the building, but will the Minister assure me that we can still dispense justice locally in Skegness, perhaps in another facility?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Shailesh Vara)]

I can certainly give my hon. Friend that assurance. I very much look forward to hearing of any options he has when he responds to the consultation.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Warman and Shailesh Vara

Tuesday 23rd June 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Vara]

I congratulate my hon. Friend on his re-election. I know the issue of the court structure was a key element in the general election. It is good to see that, post-election, he continues to battle for that cause. We have met and corresponded on this issue, so he will be aware that, as we speak, officials are engaged in considering the best way forward.

[Matt Warman (Boston and Skegness) (Con)]

4. What progress he has made on ensuring that prisoners undertake work in prisons.