Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Freer and Stephanie Peacock

Tuesday 26th March 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mike Freer]

If there is a lever that I have not pulled, I invite the shadow Minister to let me know what it is, and I will address it. This Government are spending more money on attracting more judges and recorders, maximising sitting days and investing in the public law outline and, on the flip side of public family law, on private family law as well as mediation. We are investing an extra £55 million, as announced in the Budget, to address productivity and the backlogs. Every single lever that will increase capacity and productivity is being pulled, but I am more than happy for the hon. Member to share any insight with me, and I am sure that we can work on a better solution.

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

9. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog in the Crown court.