Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Steve Brine Excerpts
Tuesday 15th May 2012

(11 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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That is a matter properly addressed by the Attorney-General rather than the Ministry of Justice, but to the extent that there are issues that concern the Ministry of Justice, of course we will take an interest.

Steve Brine Portrait Steve Brine (Winchester) (Con)
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I welcome the intention set out in the Queen’s Speech to improve judicial diversity. How do the Government intend to achieve that, and can the Minister confirm that the principle of the best person for the job will remain paramount?