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1302734

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Treatment of, and Outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Individuals in the Criminal Justice System Independent Review: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the progress of the implementation of the Lammy review in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	913480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published regular updates on the actions the department has taken in response to the Lammy Review recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>Of the actions we said we would undertake 29 have been completed out of the 33 recommendations made in the Lammy Review. The remaining recommendations have a justifiable reason for their extended timescales.</p><p> </p><p>Where a recommendation could not be implemented in full or exactly as set out in the Review, alternative approaches have been sought to achieve the same aim.</p><p> </p><p>The recommendations of the Lammy Review apply to services delivered across both Wales and England. One recommendation needed to acknowledge health as a devolved service in Wales in its implementation.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 16/03/2021 18:11:46 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1302735

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Magistrates: Vacancies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent estimate he has made of the number of magistrate vacancies.
tabling member constituency	Rhondda
tabling member printed	Chris Bryant
uin	913481
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government announced on 8 March its intention to bring forward legislation to change the mandatory retirement age for all judicial office holders, including magistrates, to 75 – a step which I know has been welcomed by many magistrates</p><p> </p><p>We will also be legislating to allow retired magistrates to apply to return to the bench where there is a business need.</p><p> </p><p>On 1 April 2020, there were 13,177 magistrates. We are currently updating our modelling to assess the impact of a change to the retirement age on our recruitment requirements in each region for 2021/22 and beyond.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 17:06:30 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

1302736

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Courts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent estimate he has made of the number of cases scheduled to commence in 2022.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	913483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>We have not made any forecast listings for the Judiciary. We expect almost 100% of Magistrate Courts cases are to be heard this year and over half of Crown Court custody cases to be heard in 6 months.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 18:00:55 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1302737

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Dogs: Theft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of sentencing for dog theft.
tabling member constituency	Harborough
tabling member printed	Neil O'Brien
uin	913490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the deep distress the theft of a much-loved pet can cause which is why robust laws are already in place to firmly deal with offenders who commit such abhorrent crimes.</p><p> </p><p>Sentencing is a matter for our independent courts. Sentencing guidelines acknowledge that theft which causes emotional distress, or where the items stolen were of substantial value to the loser, regardless of monetary worth, will indicate a higher level of seriousness and the offender should be sentenced accordingly.</p><p> </p><p>Discussions are underway between myself, the Environment Secretary and the Home Secretary to consider further action on the issue of pet theft.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/03/2021 17:03:28 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien

1302738

registered interest
date	16/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Drugs: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he has had discussions with the (a) Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and (b) Home Secretary on declaring problem drug use a public health emergency.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	913512
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Crime and Justice Taskforce (CJTF) was established last year to consider matters relating to the prevention of crime and the effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System, including combating drug misuse. The Home Secretary, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Lord Chancellor are core members of this Taskforce.</p><p> </p><p>In January, the Government announced £80 million to fund drug treatment in England in 2021/22 – the biggest increase in 15 years.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of the funding will be allocated to Local Authorities, through universal grants, to enhance drug treatment, focused on reducing drug related crime and drug related deaths.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 16/03/2021 18:45:56 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1302348

registered interest
date	15/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of Official Development Assistance spending by his Department.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	913347
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>The majority of Defence activity falls outside the definition of Official Development Assistance (ODA), and only around 0.01% of Defence expenditure is reported as ODA.</p><p> </p><p>Our ODA spend has unsurprisingly reduced in the current Financial Year (FY) due to the impact of the pandemic on some activities.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence’s ODA budget for FY2021/22 has not yet been confirmed.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 15/03/2021 16:47:25 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1302349

registered interest
date	15/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces Covenant
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent steps he has taken to improve the Armed Forces Covenant; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	St Helens South and Whiston
tabling member printed	Ms Marie Rimmer
uin	913349
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>Supporting the Armed Forces Covenant is a key priority and the Government has introduced legislation, as part of the Armed Forces Bill, further incorporating the Armed Forces Covenant into law. The legislation introduces a duty of due regard to the Covenant principles on local public bodies, in key areas of health, housing, and education.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report, published each December, outlines progress we have made as a nation to strengthen the Covenant across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 15/03/2021 16:02:26 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4457 label Biography information for Ms Marie Rimmer

1302350

registered interest
date	15/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent estimate his Department has made of the number of F-35b aircraft required to be procured.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	913356
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>We are committed to the purchase of 48 F-35B aircraft, with two operational frontline Squadrons formed by 2023. Further decisions on procurement beyond the 48 aircraft will follow the ongoing Integrated Review.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 15/03/2021 16:48:12 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1302351

registered interest
date	15/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces Covenant: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent progress he has made on the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant commitment on housing for military personnel; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
tabling member printed	Margaret Ferrier
uin	913371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>The provision of high-quality subsidised accommodation remains a fundamental part of the overall offer to Service personnel and their families.</p><p> </p><p>In July, the Government committed an additional £200 million to further improve both Service Family and Single Living Accommodation. As part of this, 3,500 homes will be fully modernised. In addition, through the Future Accommodation Model, the Department will provide Service personnel with more choice over where, how and with whom they live.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 15/03/2021 16:05:13 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	4386 label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier

1302372

registered interest
date	15/03/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Incontinence: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ensure that the care of patients with major (a) continence and (b) prolapse issues is expedited as covid-19 restrictions are eased in recognition of the increase in waiting times for provision of that care that has accrued to those patients as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	168854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2021 answer text <p>NHS England understands the need for improved services and care to be consistently available for those suffering from bladder and bowel problems. The approach remains to make full use of available capacity, both in the National Health Service and in contracted independent hospitals, to maintain elective activity as far as possible.</p><p>Working with and agreed by the Royal Colleges, a national clinical stratification programme has been established to make sure that every patient waiting for surgery, including patients with major continence and prolapse issues, can partake in decision-making discussions regarding their treatment. This will also include the assignment of a priority code to ensure that patients with the greatest clinical need are prioritised for treatment.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 19/03/2021 14:02:26 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar previous answer version 91505 answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper