Debates between Mike Freer and Karl McCartney during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Mike Freer and Karl McCartney
Tuesday 27th June 2023

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karl McCartney Portrait Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
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Earlier, the Minister was asked about the backlog of criminal court cases and answered at length regarding Crown courts. On behalf of magistrates and magistrates court staff, can we have an update on the situation with magistrates courts, please?

Mike Freer Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mike Freer)
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The magistrates have continued to make good progress in reducing the backlog, and that is a testament to the work they do on our behalf.