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1136938
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Offenders: Veterans more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2019 to Question 267162, whether he has made additional funding available to support new alliances with military charities to help offenders who are veterans of the armed forces. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 273306 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The Government has committed £5.7 million to support programmes targeted at former service personnel in the criminal justice system.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service advertise grant opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations for innovative projects and pilots, that reflect priorities of the agency. All grant funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, including those wishing to support former members of the Armed Forces, is competed openly and these opportunities are published on the Government contract finder website.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring that those who have served in the Armed Forces and who find themselves in the Criminal Justice System are able to access support in custody and the community</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T14:07:31.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T14:07:31.777Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1136035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Credit Unions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department offers employees a payroll deduction service to enable staff to join a credit union; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 271348 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice does not offer the facility to allow staff to join a credit union through payroll deductions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T14:02:56.45Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T14:02:56.45Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1133667
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Veterans more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support offenders that are veterans of the armed forces (a) before and (b) after release from prison; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 267162 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-27more like thismore than 2019-06-27
answer text <p>HM Prison and Probation Service, or their contractors, provide a range of services to meet the needs of veterans in custody and in the community. The Military Covenant is actively supported by all organisations working within HMPPS.</p><p> </p><p>All offenders newly received into custody are screened at reception, those who declare their military past can access support from military charities who deliver services in the majority of prisons and work with Community Rehabilitation Companies. Staff will also encourage offenders to declare previous military service at any point during their sentence.</p><p> </p><p>Former service personnel benefit from the Veterans in Custody Scheme which aims to raise awareness of the help and support available to them and to their families whilst they serve their sentences and prepare for release.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice will continue to promote existing partnerships and look to develop new alliances with military charities and organisations who have the skills to work with former members of the Armed Forces in custody and upon release.</p>
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-27T11:59:19.997Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-27T11:59:19.997Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1131393
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Empty Property more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the name and location of the land and buildings owned by his Department that is (a) sitting empty and (b) in the process of being sold or disposed of; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 263041 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-19more like thismore than 2019-06-19
answer text <p>The UK Government is a significant landowner. The current Government Estate Strategy sets out the Government's vision to create an efficient, fit-for-purpose sustainable estate. As a Government we are delivering this vision, ensuring that the estate is fit for purpose, is frequently reviewed and aligned to the Estate Strategy, and is managed in an efficient and effective way.</p><p> </p><p>Land and empty buildings owned by the Ministry of Justice that are in the process of being disposed of are as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><p><strong>Land and empty buildings that is in the process of being disposed of</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Site name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Current status</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Alton Magistrates ' Court</p></td><td><p>Hampshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Aylesbury New Crown Site (land)</p></td><td><p>Buckinghamshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Birmingham Masshouse (land)</p></td><td><p>Birmingham</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Birmingham Youth Court</p></td><td><p>Birmingham</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chichester Combined Court</p></td><td><p>West Sussex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chichester Magistrates’ Court</p></td><td><p>West Sussex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chippenham Magistrates’ Court</p></td><td><p>Wiltshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ebbw Vale (land)</p></td><td><p>Blaenau Gwent</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Harlow Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Essex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hartlepool Magistrates’ &amp; County Court</p></td><td><p>County Durham</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Runcorn (Halton) Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Cheshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scunthorpe Magistrates' and County Court</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scunthorpe Magistrates' Court Offices</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sheffield Tribunal - East Parade</p></td><td><p>South Yorkshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sunderland County Court</p></td><td><p>Tyne and Wear</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Telford County Court</p></td><td><p>Shropshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Torquay - Riviera Way (land)</p></td><td><p>Devon</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Torquay Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Devon</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Reading</p></td><td><p>Berkshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Morton Hall, Ex Quarters Offices</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former Haslar Immigration Removal Centre, Gosport</p></td><td><p>Hampshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former Dover Immigration Removal Centre</p></td><td><p>Kent</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Camp Hill</p></td><td><p>Isle of Wight</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Lindholme</p></td><td><p>South Yorkshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Littlehey</p></td><td><p>Cambridgeshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Blantyre House</p></td><td><p>Kent</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Gartree</p></td><td><p>Leicestershire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Probation property, Leek</p></td><td><p>Staffordshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Note: 1. The prison, probation and court estates contain empty land and buildings which are currently retained for operational purposes.</p><p>2. Excludes properties that are in the process of being disposed of and in operational use.</p><p>3. Excludes two empty prison officers quarters, the details of which have been excluded for security reasons.</p>
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-19T15:48:37.077Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-19T15:48:37.077Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1059087
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-11more like thismore than 2019-02-11
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which EU agencies his Department plans to seek continued membership of after the UK has left the EU; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 219261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-15more like thismore than 2019-02-15
answer text <p>During the Implementation Period, the terms of the UK’s participation in EU agencies and bodies will be as set out in Article 128 of the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>Following our exit from the European Union, we are committed to maintaining a close and collaborative relationship with the EU. Our future partnership is a matter for the next phase of negotiations and we look forward to constructive discussions with the EU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-15T15:01:23.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-15T15:01:23.377Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1056724
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Legal Profession: Complaints more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints were received by (a) his Department and (b) its approved regulators on the performance of (i) barristers and (ii) solicitors in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 218147 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-14more like thismore than 2019-02-14
answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the legislative framework governing the regulation of legal services in England and Wales. The position is different in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The direct regulation of the legal profession is independent of Government and the Ministry of Justice does not directly handle complaints about barristers and solicitors. Complaints about barristers and solicitors are heard by either the Office for Legal Complaints, where it is a service complaint, or their respective regulator, in these cases the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, where it is a matter of professional conduct.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Legal Complaints, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board publish the number of complaints they receive in their annual reports, which can be found on their websites as follows:</p><p> </p><p>OLC: <a href="https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/" target="_blank">https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/</a></p><p>SRA: <a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/how-we-work/reports.page" target="_blank">https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/how-we-work/reports.page</a></p><p>BSB: <a href="https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/media-centre/publications/" target="_blank">https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/media-centre/publications/</a></p>
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-14T17:47:42.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-14T17:47:42.383Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1056763
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officials from his Department have been seconded from their primary role to make preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 218165 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-22more like thismore than 2019-02-22
answer text <p>Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. As we approach 29 March, we have accelerated and intensified these preparations and at the same time, the Civil Service as a whole is working to ensure that EU Exit Implementation is carried out to high quality without impacting public service delivery across the whole of government.</p><p> </p><p>The approximate total number of people working on EU exit across the MoJ is 110. The MoJ EU exit programme includes work on both deal and no-deal scenarios in preparation for the UK exit from the EU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-22T14:33:33.637Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-22T14:33:33.637Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
1050298
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-28more like thismore than 2019-01-28
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Trade Associations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which regulatory functions imposed by legislation for which his Department has responsibility are currently undertaken by trade associations; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 213186 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-05more like thismore than 2019-02-05
answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the legislative framework governing the regulation of legal services in England and Wales. However, the direct regulation of the legal profession is independent of Government.</p><p>The Legal Services Act 2007 established that the regulation of the legal profession in England and Wales is to be undertaken by approved regulators, such as the General Council of the Bar, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and the Law Society of England &amp; Wales, with the oversight of the Legal Services Board. The 2007 Act also requires that an approved regulator’s regulatory functions are exercised independently of its representative functions.</p><p>There are also several other Acts of Parliament, such as Solicitors Act 1974 and the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 which provide these bodies with certain powers, duties and functions to effectively regulate the legal profession.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-05T17:51:20.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-05T17:51:20.377Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
964347
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-03more like thismore than 2018-09-03
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Crown Court: Harrow more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to increase the number of cases heard at Harrow Crown Court; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 168948 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-11more like thismore than 2018-09-11
answer text <p>The listing of cases is a matter for the judiciary. Her Majesty’s Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) agrees the number of sitting days for each Crown Court with the judiciary on an annual basis which is then periodically reviewed in response to demand. There is adequate capacity at Harrow Crown Court to meet current demand.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-11T13:16:56.613Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-11T13:16:56.613Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter
892244
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-26more like thismore than 2018-04-26
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice remove filter
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Youth Offending Teams: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the timetable is for the Youth Justice Board to confirm the grant allocations for youth offending services for 2018-19;and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 138347 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-04more like thismore than 2018-05-04
answer text <p>We recognise the important role that local authorities provide to support young people in their journey through the youth justice system.</p><p>We will very shortly be in a position to notify the Youth Justice Board of its overall allocation for 2018/19, who will then grant funds to each Local Authority for the delivery of local youth offending services.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bracknell more like this
answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee more like this
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less than 2018-05-04T13:39:47.453Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-04T13:39:47.453Z
answering member
3921
label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas remove filter