Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 7 November 2023Answered: 13 November 2023
Asked by
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Mr Lammy
Magistrates play a hugely important role. I was sad that they were cut back under the previous Government. There used to be about 29,000. The hon. Gentleman will see the recruitment campaign right across the country. We need a new generation of magistrates, and I want them to come from all backgrounds.