Debates between Mike Freer and Greg Smith during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Mike Freer and Greg Smith
Tuesday 20th February 2024

(8 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Freer Portrait Mike Freer
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We are increasing fees for legal aid practitioners. We have seen a massive increase in cases going through the system, and that is why we are investing to make sure that legal representation is available.

Greg Smith Portrait Greg Smith (Buckingham) (Con)
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Given that the existing prisons in Buckinghamshire cannot recruit to fill staffing vacancies, where does the Ministry of Justice think it will magic up staff and prison officers for the mega-prison that it now has planning permission for in my constituency?