Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sheryll Murray and Mike Freer

Tuesday 12th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mike Freer]

I am always happy to look at individual cases to see if there are specific issues causing a delay. Broadly speaking, I work with colleagues at the Home Office and the Solicitor General’s office to see what we can do to ensure that any delays in the process are smoothed out, so that people do not have to wait for their day in court.

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

T9. What review, if any, has the Department carried out to ensure that when courts extend bail, they ensure that the police are dealing with their investigations diligently and expeditiously?

[Mike Freer]

My hon. Friend raises an important point for her constituents. I must stress that the independence of the judiciary is fundamental to the rule of law and the running of the justice system. Therefore, the Department has not and will not conduct a review into how the judiciary undertakes its functions in individual cases. However, I can reassure her that the judiciary ensures that the relevant agencies that it works with undertake their functions smoothly and effectively.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sheryll Murray and Mike Freer

Thursday 16th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Mike Freer]

I would direct the hon. Lady’s businesses to contact the export support service, which provides practical assistance in overcoming particular issues. On top of that, we also have the internationalisation fund, the shared prosperity fund and the trade access programme. Picking on one pot that is no longer available misses the point. A whole range of financial support pots are available to businesses. If she would like directions to those pots, I am more than happy to write to her.

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

Will my right hon. Friend update the House on post-Brexit trade opportunities?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sheryll Murray and Mike Freer

Thursday 21st April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

T3. Following on from my hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Simon Jupp), across the Tamar, Cornwall is famous for its exceptional produce. What additional help has the Department given to firms from Cornwall so that they can make the best possible use of international trade deals?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Trade (Mike Freer)]

Locally based trade advisers, as well as support through the UK export academy, can help businesses such as Cornwall’s Ideal Foods take advantage of all free trade agreements. Cornwall’s very own tea grower and producer, Tregothnan, will benefit from tariffs being removed on all UK food and drink exports to Australia.