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Debate between Tom Blenkinsop and Damian Green
Tuesday 17th December 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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No. The cracked trial rate in magistrates courts has remained fairly stable—between 43% and 45%—since 2006. I am happy to report that the rate in the Crown court has been falling steadily—from 43% in the third quarter of 2010 to 36% in the second quarter of 2013—so progress is being made.

Tom Blenkinsop Portrait Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.