Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What steps he is taking to tackle the backlogs in the courts.

Tabled: 28 January 2026Answered: 3 February 2026

Asked by

Andy McDonald

LabourMiddlesbrough and Thornaby East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Danny Beales (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) (Lab)

12. What steps he is taking to reduce the Crown Court backlog.