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Debate between Tim Farron and Helen Grant
Tuesday 5th February 2013

(11 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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My right hon. Friend makes a good point. We do want to mainstream restorative justice, and we are working hard with the Restorative Justice Council to make sure that we go forward in a controlled and sensible manner.

Tim Farron Portrait Tim Farron
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Government pilots show that restorative justice programmes have caused a 14% reduction in offending. What steps are the Government taking to roll out schemes more widely throughout the country? Will the Minister give a specific pledge to protect funding for projects such as the Sycamore Tree foundation at Haverigg prison in Cumbria?

Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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There is a framework, and we are looking at capacity and quality. I am happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with full details.