Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Jonathan Brash

Tuesday 10th September 2024 Commons Chamber

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that matter. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service worked to reprocure the next iteration of the graduate scheme, with contracts for an open procurement exercise. Although Unlocked Graduates was identified as the winning bidder and was offered the contract, it did not confirm its intent to sign the contract. The Department is now working hard to come up with plans to put a graduate scheme in place for future years.

[Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool) (Lab)]

10. What steps she is taking to tackle the court backlog.