Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Burrowes and Jonathan Djanogly

Tuesday 3rd July 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Djanogly]

The hon. Gentleman mentions the collection backlog, and thereby raises the collection inadequacies of the previous Administration which we are now having to sort out. In 2011-12, the payment rate was 106%, and last year, for the first time since 2003-04, the outstanding balance was reduced by £16 million—that is, 3%.

[Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate) (Con)]

Given the new statutory presumption that victims of crime will be compensated, can we ensure that whatever the means of offenders, they will all have to make amends to their victims?

[Mr Djanogly]

Absolutely, and if that is by way of a fine, we intend to collect it.

Courts Service Estate

Debate between David Burrowes and Jonathan Djanogly

Tuesday 14th December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Djanogly]

The purpose of the review was not to look at the impact of the closure of courts on the wider economies within towns, but the work will go to the remaining courts, which will have implications for putting money back into the system in those other courts.

[Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate) (Con)]

I declare an interest as a court duty solicitor. I welcome the reprieve of Waltham Forest magistrates court, which has particularly effective family and youth court provision. I urge my hon. Friend to develop opportunities with local authorities to accommodate appropriate youth court hearings, so that we can deliver effective localised justice.

[Mr Djanogly]

Effective localised justice is an important part of the Green Paper that my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State published last week, so I can say yes to that. As regards Waltham Forest, again, a delegation of Conservative and Labour Members came to see me and made a very persuasive case for that court.