Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 13 May 2026Answered: 19 May 2026
Asked by
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative — Solihull West and Shirley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
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.