Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Laurence Robertson and Gareth Johnson

Tuesday 18th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Gareth Johnson]

I make no apologies for locking up criminals. I have confidence in the good blend of district judges and justices of the peace in the magistrates courts. We have not seen how the existing increase in powers has been borne out, and we have not seen what the impact will be. We will keep that under review and, until we have that information, I cannot add anything further.

[Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con)]

8. What recent steps his Department has taken to help support the mental health of prisoners.