Debates between Shailesh Vara and Matt Warman during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Shailesh Vara and Matt Warman
Tuesday 8th September 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Warman Portrait Matt Warman (Boston and Skegness) (Con)
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T3. Skegness court is one of the most underused in the country and one of the least able to cope with vulnerable prisoners. I am not sentimental about the building, but will the Minister assure me that we can still dispense justice locally in Skegness, perhaps in another facility?

Shailesh Vara Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Shailesh Vara)
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I can certainly give my hon. Friend that assurance. I very much look forward to hearing of any options he has when he responds to the consultation.

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Debate between Shailesh Vara and Matt Warman
Tuesday 23rd June 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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I congratulate my hon. Friend on his re-election. I know the issue of the court structure was a key element in the general election. It is good to see that, post-election, he continues to battle for that cause. We have met and corresponded on this issue, so he will be aware that, as we speak, officials are engaged in considering the best way forward.

Matt Warman Portrait Matt Warman (Boston and Skegness) (Con)
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4. What progress he has made on ensuring that prisoners undertake work in prisons.