Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Alex Chalk Excerpts
Tuesday 13th November 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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The hon. Lady makes an important point. I have looked at that study as I have many other studies that talk about the downstream impacts of the lack of legal help at an early stage. As she will know, we are in the process of a LASPO review. We are looking at these matters, and I am interested that she highlights the need for further independent study.

Alex Chalk Portrait Alex Chalk (Cheltenham) (Con)
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Citizens advice bureaux do exceptionally important work in providing early advice and assistance, which is invaluable for my constituents. Will my hon. and learned Friend pay tribute to Cheltenham citizens advice bureau for its important work and ensure that it continues to receive the support and assistance that it requires to do it?