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1137713

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 15:39:24
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 15:45:05 09/07/2019 16:33:02
	hansard heading	Youth Offending Teams: Finance
	house id	1
	identifier	911816
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 16:01:26
	question text	Whether he plans to allocate additional funding to youth offending teams.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stockton North
	tabling member printed	Alex Cunningham
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911816
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911816
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>We value the vital work Youth Offending Teams do with children who have offended, and the work they do to prevent offending. The Youth Justice Board’s total funding this year for frontline services including Youth Offending Teams is £72.2m. This is greater than last year’s funding, which was £71.6m.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Of the £72.2m, £70.7m has been allocated to the core grant for Youth Offending Teams and £1.5m to frontline service improvement.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 16:01:26 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	creator	4122 label Biography information for Alex Cunningham
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4122 label Biography information for Alex Cunningham

1137667

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 13:24:21
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 13:25:20 09/07/2019 16:50:03
	hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Canterbury
	house id	1
	identifier	911819
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 16:19:57
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to improve provision of legal aid for housing cases in Canterbury.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Canterbury
	tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911819
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911819
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>After the latest LAA civil tender the number of offices providing legal aid services has increased by 7% in housing and debt. The LAA reviews the access to services on a regular basis and takes any necessary action to maintain access to those services.</p><p> </p><p>As a result of the 2018 civil contract procurement activity access to providers offering Housing advice in Kent, and specifically the Kent Coast procurement area in which Canterbury falls, has increased.</p><p> </p><p>Following an extensive and open programme of engagement, we recently published our review of LASPO. We announced that we are launching a series of pilots offering early legal advice for an area of social welfare such as housing. These pilots will help us determine the most effective solutions going forward.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 16:19:57 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	creator	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1129419

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	04/06/2019
	date	04/06/2019
	date tabled	04/06/2019
	ddp created	04/06/2019 13:24:57
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	04/06/2019 13:25:06 04/06/2019 16:57:01
	hansard heading	Civil Proceedings
	house id	1
	identifier	911119
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/06/2019 16:25:56
	question text	What steps he is taking to improve access to the judicial system for litigants bringing civil money claims.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stevenage
	tabling member printed	Stephen McPartland
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911119
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911119
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>This Government is investing over £1bn to modernise our courts and tribunals, including investment to improve the civil justice system.</p><p> </p><p>The Online Civil Money Claims pilot, is a new service which went live in March 2018, and allows people to resolve money disputes online, for claims of up to £10,000. The digital service allows the public to simply and swiftly make their claim and the system is designed to be clear and easy to use. To date, the overall user satisfaction rate is 87% with over 68,000 claims made.</p> question first answered 04/06/2019 16:25:56 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	creator	4093 label Biography information for Stephen McPartland
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4093 label Biography information for Stephen McPartland

1137665

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 13:24:16
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 13:25:14 09/07/2019 16:32:02
	hansard heading	Bristol Prison: Safety
	house id	1
	identifier	911813
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 16:00:18
	question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure a safe regime for (a) staff and (b) prisoners in Horfield prison in Bristol.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Bristol West
	tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911813
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911813
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>An Urgent Notification was invoked at HMP Bristol on 13th June 2019. There has been some progress at HMP Bristol under Special Measures to bolster staff to a sufficient level, reduce illicit drug use and improve living conditions by refurbishing a wing and a number of the showers. However, we know more support is needed. The Secretary of State will publish his response and an initial action plan within 28 calendar days (on 11<sup>th</sup> July) in response to the most serious and urgent concerns raised.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Immediate action has been taken to ensure prisoners can speak to Samaritans on their in-cell phones. In addition, action has been taken to address issues raised regarding the safer custody hotline and prevent issues from recurring, so prisoners’ family and friends can report any concerns about a prisoner’s welfare directly to the prison.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 16:00:18 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	creator	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1137663

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 13:24:11
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 13:25:07 09/07/2019 16:50:06
	hansard heading	Probate: Standards
	house id	1
	identifier	911811
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 16:19:12
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the probate system.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Totnes
	tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911811
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911811
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Waiting times in the probate service have recently increased. However, following urgent action by the courts service, they are now starting to improve.</p><p> </p><p>The temporary delays were the result of more work coming into the system and the impact of the initial move to a new IT system for managing probate work.</p><p> </p><p>Now that move is complete, and the unusually high workload has been dealt with, we expect waiting times to continue to improve – and be back to normal levels in the coming weeks.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 16:19:12 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	creator	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1137668

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 13:24:24
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 13:25:22 09/07/2019 16:36:01
	hansard heading	Prison Officers: Training
	house id	1
	identifier	911821
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 16:04:52
	question text	What progress the Government has made on improving training and support for prison officers.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
	tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911821
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911821
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>A delivery review of the Prison Officer Entry Level training (POELT) course has culminated in the development of a Level 3 Custody and Detention Officer Apprenticeship. New learning methodologies will have greater focus on practice of the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the Prison Officer role whilst also recognising the need for continuous training outside of the classroom. Two checkpoints will be included during this time where Apprentices will return to an L&amp;D centre for further learning.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This will give new prison officers the confidence to carry out their role safely. The Apprenticeship will be launched in early adopter sites from October 2019. All training is reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects current organisational policies and practices. New courses are developed based on requests from Stakeholders within the organisation.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 16:04:52 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	creator	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe written parliamentary question 1137668
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4092

1137664

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 13:24:14
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	09/07/2019 13:25:11 09/07/2019 16:30:08
	hansard heading	Camp Hill Prison
	house id	1
	identifier	911812
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	09/07/2019 15:58:09
	question text	What progress he has made on the sale of the Camp Hill prison site to Isle of Wight Council.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Isle of Wight
	tabling member printed	Mr Bob Seely
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911812
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911812
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>We have commissioned a demolition survey of the former prison results should hopefully be available, in late July.</p><p> </p><p>The Camp Hill element of HM Prison Isle of Wight closed on 31 March 2013. In summer 2014, the then Secretary of State decided that the former prison sites at Camp Hill, Reading and Wellingborough would be retained in case they offered a useful contingency option to deal with population pressures. The site was released for disposal on 10 January 2017.</p> question first answered 09/07/2019 15:58:09 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	creator	4681 label Biography information for Bob Seely written parliamentary question 1137664
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4681

1134130

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/06/2019
	date	24/06/2019
	date tabled	24/06/2019
	ddp created	24/06/2019 19:45:09
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	24/06/2019 19:55:10 27/06/2019 11:36:01
	hansard heading	Prisons: Standards
	house id	1
	identifier	268434
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	27/06/2019 11:04:48
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the findings of the June 2019 report by the Prison Reform Trust, Prison: the facts, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle overcrowding and (b) improve conditions in prisons.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 268434
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	268434
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Reducing crowding is a central aim of our modernisation of the prison estate. Our plan for reducing prison crowding is to replace prisons that are operating over their certified normal accommodation levels with new accommodation that is safe, decent, and uncrowded and close current (crowded or partially crowded) capacity. The first steps in this direction have already been taken with the opening of 2,100 uncrowded prison places at HMP/YOI Berwyn and 206 uncrowded places in a new houseblock at HMP Stocken. Additionally, we are constructing modern prisons at the former HMP Wellingborough and HMP Glen Parva sites, which are due to open in 2021 and 2023 respectively.</p><p> </p><p>We invested an additional £31m in the last financial year to improve conditions in some of the prisons with the most pressing issues. With this funding we delivered refurbishments of nearly 1,000 cells, over 100 shower blocks and 14 food serveries at a number of prisons including HMPs Liverpool, Bristol, Wandsworth and Wormwood Scrubs, as well as essential fire safety work.</p><p> </p><p>There is also ongoing refurbishment work to improve the condition of cells, showers and communal areas at a number of prisons, along with several projects to enhance fire safety.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 27/06/2019 11:04:48 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	creator	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1137847

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/07/2019
	date	09/07/2019
	date tabled	09/07/2019
	ddp created	09/07/2019 18:14:11
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	10/07/2019 15:55:18 15/07/2019 17:18:02
	hansard heading	Prisons
	house id	1
	identifier	275135
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	15/07/2019 16:46:22
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the findings of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales Annual Report 2018-19, what steps he is taking to tackle (a) increased violence, (b) mental health problems and (c) drugs problems in prisons.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 275135
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	275135
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are taking urgent action to tackle violence in prisons, alongside reforms to overhaul the system to focus on the rehabilitation of offenders. Investment in additional prison officers and the introduction of Keyworkers enables prison officers to mentor, challenge and support a small caseload of prisoners away from violence and reoffending. The Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP) has, since November 2018, been mandated for use in all establishments. CSIP provides a case management model to help staff to manage violent prisoners and those identified as posing a raised risk of being violent. Violence against our staff is unacceptable. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act came into force on 13 November which has increased the penalty – from 6 to 12 months - for those who assault emergency workers including prison officers.</p><p> </p><p>In order to improve support for prisoners with mental health needs, we have rolled out improved suicide and self-harm prevention training and over 25,000 new and existing prison staff have completed some of this training. We have also awarded the Samaritans a grant of £500,000 each year for the next three years, to continue to support the Listeners’ scheme. For those prisoners requiring transfer to secure hospitals for mental health treatment, we are working collaboratively with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) to improve the transfer process. On 20<sup>th</sup> June we also announced the development of a Health and Justice Plan which will bring together a coherent, holistic picture of the full offender health journey, from the point of arrest through to release.</p><p> </p><p>Our Drugs Taskforce is working with law enforcement and health partners across government to restrict the supply of drugs, reduce demand and build recovery from substance misuse through the national Prison Drugs Strategy. We have invested £70 million to improve safety, security and decency, allowing us to fund new security scanners, improve searching techniques, and introduce phone-blocking technology. We have made it a criminal offence to possess psychoactive substances in prison and trained more than 300 sniffer dogs to detect these drugs. Additionally, our £9 million joint-funded Ministry of Justice, HMPPS, DHSC and NHSE Drug Recovery Prison pilot at HMP Holme House is testing and evaluating innovative approaches to tackle drugs in prison and help prisoners improve their chances of recovery.</p> question first answered 15/07/2019 16:46:22 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	creator	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1126481

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	20/05/2019
	date	14/05/2019
	date tabled	14/05/2019
	ddp created	14/05/2019 19:10:24
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	ddp modified	14/05/2019 19:16:37 20/05/2019 15:55:02
	hansard heading	Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
	house id	1
	identifier	254270
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	20/05/2019 15:23:57
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the appointment of Vera Baird as Victims' Commissioner, (a) what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of holding a by-election for a new Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner; and (b) whether an assessment was made of that cost as part of that appointment process.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 254270
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	254270
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The role of the Victims’ Commissioner is greatly valued across the justice system and the Government welcomes the recent appointment of Dame Vera Baird QC to the role.</p><p> </p><p>Dame Vera’s appointment was made in line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments which prescribes that all public appointments should be governed by the principle of appointment on merit. An assessment of the costs of a by-election was not factored into the appointment process.</p><p> </p><p><em>A Police and Crime Commissioner by-election will be run by a statutorily independent Returning Officer and will be funded out of the </em><em>Consolidated Fund</em><em>. </em></p> question first answered 20/05/2019 15:23:57 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	creator	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran