Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

Whether his Department has been allocated additional funds to mitigate the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the justice system.

Tabled: 14 April 2020Answered: 27 April 2020

Asked by

Helen Hayes

LabourDulwich and West Norwood

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Peter Kyle

The hon. Gentleman raises a very important point, one that the Government are committed to. That is why we increased research and development spending to the highest of any Government in this country. It will have a direct impact on the issues he raises.