Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the report to the Senior Salaries Review Body The attractiveness of judicial appointments in the United Kingdom, published in January 2018, what plans they have to improve working conditions for judges.

The Government values the work of our world-renowned judiciary. We are carefully considering all the recommendations and observations made by the SSRB’s major review, which include those relating to pay and working conditions

An additional £1 billion investment through the HMCTS Reform programme has already started to improve our courts. Introducing digital services and more efficient ways of working through the programme will free up judges from routine tasks so they can focus on the most contentious issues.

In reflection of concerns raised by the judiciary about the courts and tribunals estate, the Government has invested an additional £15 million this year to carry out much needed security and maintenance work to improve the conditions of courts across England and Wales. This work is currently underway.