Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rory Stewart and Andrew Jones

Tuesday 24th April 2018 Commons Chamber

[Rory Stewart]

Absolutely. The central problem in Holme House is, of course, not the age of the building—it is relatively modern—but the drugs. So the first steps we are taking are to get more scanners, sniffer dogs and staff in place. It remains a very serious problem; the connection between the drugs, the violence and the suicide in Holme House is making it a particular area of focus for this Department.

[Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)]

What steps are the Government taking to improve the court experience for victims and for witnesses, because it can be a highly stressful and intimidating environment?