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1543915

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date	21/11/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Victims' Commissioner: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the next Victims Commissioner will be appointed; and for what reasons the recruitment process for that role has been delayed.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The campaign to appoint a Victims’ Commissioner concluded in July without an appointment being made. A new campaign is currently underway and we expect to identify a new Victims’ Commissioner in early 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Both officials and ministers meet regularly with the sector (for example, via the Victim and Witness Sector Engagement Group) to ensure that the voices of victims and witnesses continue to be heard.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 92187 question first answered 29/11/2022 15:09:31 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543916

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Victims' Commissioner: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what interim arrangements her Department has put in place to support victims in the absence of a Victims Commissioner.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The campaign to appoint a Victims’ Commissioner concluded in July without an appointment being made. A new campaign is currently underway and we expect to identify a new Victims’ Commissioner in early 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Both officials and ministers meet regularly with the sector (for example, via the Victim and Witness Sector Engagement Group) to ensure that the voices of victims and witnesses continue to be heard.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 92186 question first answered 29/11/2022 15:09:31 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543917

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Criminal Injuries Compensation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92188
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The government-funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (the Scheme) exists to compensate for serious physical or psychological injury attributable to being a direct victim of a crime of violence. It provides an important avenue of redress for such victims and is part of the wider package of general and specialist support available to victims of crime.</p><p>In our Victims Strategy published in September 2018, we announced a review of the Scheme. The review examined whether the Scheme remains fit for purpose, reflects the changing nature of violent crime and effectively support victims in their recovery. In 2020, we held a public consultation on proposals to make claiming compensation simpler and more accessible for victims of violent crime. This was followed by a supplementary consultation in summer 2022 on whether the unspent convictions eligibility rule should be revised. Our conclusions will be shared in due course.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 29/11/2022 15:10:43 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543918

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Compensation: Court Orders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the number of compensation orders that have been issued by the courts in each year since 2015 by offence type.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on the number of compensation orders, on a principal and all-disposal basis, by offence type, in England and Wales. For figures for year ending December 2015 up to year ending December 2017 the information is available in <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063880/outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: December 2020 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 6.04 MB)</a> and for figures between year ending June 2018 up to year ending June 2022 the information is available in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1118314/outcomes-by-offence-june-2022.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: June 2022 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 83.2 MB)</a>. For number of compensation orders issued, on a principal disposal basis (most severe disposal offender received) see the ‘Sentencing Outcomes’ worksheet and for an all-disposal basis see the ‘Compensation’ worksheet.</p><p> </p><p>Courts may impose a compensation order on an offender requiring them to make financial reparation to the victim for any personal injury, loss or damage resulting from the offence. Compensation may be ordered for such amount as the court considers appropriate having regard to any evidence including any representations made by the offender or prosecutor. There is no limit on the value of a single compensation order handed down to an adult offender. However, in determining whether to make a compensation order, and the amount to be paid under such an order, the court must take into account the financial circumstances of the offender.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 29/11/2022 15:11:45 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543919

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Compensation: Court Orders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the (a) total value of compensation orders issued by the courts and (b) average compensation order issued by each offence type was in each year since 2015; and what the ten largest compensation orders issued by the courts were in that period.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92190
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on total compensation and amount paid, including Scotland and Northern Ireland, which can be found in <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/996332/ccsq_tables_jan_mar_2021.ods" target="_blank">Table A2 in Criminal Court Statistics Quarterly: June 2022 publication</a>.</p><p>Information on the average value of compensation orders, on an all-disposal basis, by offence type, in England and Wales, for year ending December 2015 up to year ending December 2017 is available in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063880/outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: December 2020 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 6.04 MB)</a></p><p>and for year ending June 2018 up to year ending June 2022 is available in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1118314/outcomes-by-offence-june-2022.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: June 2022 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 83.2 MB)</a>.</p><p>The ten largest compensation orders issued by the courts between 2015 and June 2022 are listed in the attached spreadsheet.</p><p>Courts may impose a compensation order on an offender requiring them to make financial reparation to the victim for any personal injury, loss or damage resulting from the offence. Compensation may be ordered for such amount as the court considers appropriate having regard to any evidence including any representations made by the offender or prosecutor. There is no limit on the value of a single compensation order handed down to an adult offender. However, in determining whether to make a compensation order, and the amount to be paid under such an order, the court must take into account the financial circumstances of the offender.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 29/11/2022 15:12:50 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar attachment 1 file name 2022-11-29 92190 Table - final.xlsx title Table
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543920

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Civil Servants: Trade Unions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants are entitled to leave for (a) trade union and (b) activities; what assessment he has made of the total value of facilities provided to trade unions; and what estimate he has made of the total cost to the public purse of facility time.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92191
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>There are 4,427 Trade Union representatives across the civil service. Trade union representatives have a statutory right to reasonable unpaid time off to carry out trade union activities. Facility time in the Civil Service as of the most recently reported annual data cost approximately £10 million.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 29/11/2022 16:44:16 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543921

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crime: Victims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on the Crown Prosecution Service making representations on compensation orders in criminal cases for victims of crime.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92192
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is committed to delivering justice for victims of crime, and where appropriate this includes obtaining compensation orders. Section 134 of the Sentencing Act 2020 sets out that compensation orders are available to the court when an offender is convicted of an offence. HM Courts and Tribunal Service is responsible for the enforcement of any compensation order made. The CPS has produced publicly available guidance which states that all CPS prosecutors should be ready to assist the court to reach the appropriate decision as to sentence, which includes drawing the court's attention to its obligation to consider compensation, inviting them to make such an order where appropriate and providing information in order to assess an appropriate award. Where a case relates to acquisitive crime, the matter will be dealt with by the Proceeds of Crime Division who will seek a Confiscation Order and, where there are identifiable victims, will also seek a compensation order. £118m out of £530m received in payment of confiscation orders over the last five years have been returned to victims by way of compensation.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 29/11/2022 15:04:11 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543922

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crime: Victims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service's support of victims of crime.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2022 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>Improving the experience of victims is a priority for the CPS and is an important part of building public confidence. His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) independently assesses the CPS to help drive improvement and build public confidence in the prosecution process. Last year, in response to findings from HMCPSI about CPS communication with victims, the CPS commissioned independent research to better understand victims’ needs and have since committed to transforming the service they provide to every victim. A long-term victim transformation programme is underway to improve the way the CPS communicates and engages with victims. This includes plans for a new universal service to improve the minimum level of service that all victims receive and an enhanced service offer for victims with the greatest need. As part of this transformation programme, the CPS has also committed to innovate and pilot new ways to strengthen engagement with victims. Building on the work of Operation Soteria to improve the support victims of rape receive, the CPS has extended the number of CPS Areas testing new approaches. Over half of CPS Areas are now testing new activities to improve the way they communicate and engage with rape victims. This includes introducing more contact points, different methods of communications, better information sharing and collaborative working with partners. In addition to the CPS online guide for victims of rape and sexual offences published in December 2021, a new guide specifically for all victims of crime has been prepared and is available on the CPS website. The guides clarify the role of the CPS within the wider Criminal Justice System, explain how the CPS makes decisions in cases, what support is available to victims to help them give their best evidence and what their Rights are under the Victims’ Code.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 28/11/2022 10:55:04 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543923

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	National Grid: Seas and Oceans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits providing support for an offshore energy grid rather than the new overhead powerlines and pylons proposed as part of the East Anglia Green Energy Enablement project.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92194
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>Private network operators, in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), are responsible for delivering network infrastructure necessary to meet consumer needs. This includes identifying preferred options for the infrastructure, considering a range of factors.</p><p> </p><p>In the case of East Anglia Green, NGET recently published a letter to MPs outlining the total estimated lifetime costs of the onshore route, costing £1,136m, and the equivalent offshore option, costing £7,332m. Given the Secretary of State’s role in the consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure, no assessment has been made by the Department which would prejudice the outcome of the independent planning processes.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 29/11/2022 17:39:40 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1543924

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Fuel Oil: Business
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to make available financial support for businesses using heating oil.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	92195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government is in discussions with electricity suppliers and delivery bodies and will set out the timings for payments as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 29/11/2022 17:39:01 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel