Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Phillip Lee and Jeff Smith

Tuesday 5th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Dr Lee]

The current rate of reoffending among the youth population is way too high, and I have taken measures to address it. Part of that has been investing £64 million in the youth custody reform programme, which includes better training for staff.

[Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)]

T4. Does the Justice Secretary not share my concern that handing over powers on court fine collection to private bailiffs will place the safety and finances of vulnerable people at risk from rogue operators?