Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Freer and Andrew Jones

Tuesday 21st November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mike Freer]

I do not accept that characterisation at all. In fact, this Government are putting legal aid in place to support those affected by the Illegal Migration Act and especially the uplift in fees to ensure that qualified legal advice is available to people, whether physically or through telephone advice. Access to justice, and access to legal aid, is there.

[Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)]

6. What progress he has made on improving employment opportunities for ex-offenders.