Member

I was asked when the consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will report. The answer is shortly, but I will write to noble Lords and see whether I can define “shortly” a bit more clearly. In answer to the noble Baroness’s question, the resources are in place to properly pursue this. Will we revisit this if unexpected circumstances arise? The answer is that there will be a review to see what impact the change is having on the courts, and my department will measure the impact on the criminal regime versus the civil regime. If a review is necessary, one will take place.