Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Mohammad Yasin Excerpts
Tuesday 5th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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My hon. Friend makes a good point. When an inspector or, for that matter, my hon. Friend’s Committee draws attention to problems of that kind, we certainly take that up firmly with the contractor concerned. I am also keen that we learn and apply lessons about how previous contracts were negotiated to ensure that we get better performance in future.

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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It was confirmed in the Budget that the Ministry of Justice will be cut by 40% in the decade to 2020, which is more than any other Department. We have already seen a significant reduction in judges, lay members and accessible tribunal hearing services. Will the Minister confirm today that enough is enough and that there will be no more cuts in the south-east region?