Paul Davies MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Legal Aid Scheme: Water SupplyMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the role of Legal Aid in enabling consumers to hold water companies to account for overcharging and environmental damage.
Answer: The scope of legal aid is set out under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, and applicants are subject to relevant means and merits tests. Legal aid is available in relation to injunctions for nuisance arising from prescribed t...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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Prisoners: HealthMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the Chief Medical Officer’s report, Health of People in Prison, on Probation and in the Secure NHS Estate in England, published on 6 November 2025, and how his department will be wo
Answer: The Government welcomes the Chief Medical Officer’s review of the health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England. This is an important area of focus and the report makes a range of recommendations to improve health outcom...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
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Reoffenders: DisadvantagedMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to commission an updated analysis of reoffending patterns among people experiencing multiple disadvantage.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes quarterly statistics on proven reoffending of offenders who were released from custody, received a non-custodial conviction at court, or received a caution or reprimand. These include reoffending rates by offender demogra...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
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ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the potential cost savings to the criminal justice system of a one per cent reduction in reoffending among repeat offenders.
Answer: Reoffending in England and Wales is estimated to cost taxpayers £22.7 billion per year (adjusted to 24/25 prices). That is why we are investing in interventions that help individuals move away from crime, including employment, accommodation and substance ...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
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Offenders: DisadvantagedMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase the use of (a) problem-solving courts, (b) community treatment requirements and (c) other rehabilitative measures for people with multiple disadvantage.
Answer: Following the Independent Sentencing Review’s recommendation to expand Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs – the UK equivalent of “problem solving courts”), the Ministry of Justice launched an Expression of Interest process to identify new areas for delive...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
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Reoffenders: Continuing CareMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on improving continuity of care for repeat offenders as they move between prison and the community.
Answer: We recognise that the first few weeks after release for prison leavers are high-risk for relapse, overdose and reoffending, and we are determined to ensure prison leavers have a smooth transition into the community, with swift access to care and treatment...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
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Reoffenders: Community OrdersMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of community sentences in addressing the (a) health and (b) social needs of people who repeatedly reoffend.
Answer: We are committed to diverting vulnerable offenders with mental health and substance misuse needs away from prison or out of the criminal justice system altogether, where appropriate.Many people who have committed low-level offences can be managed more eff...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business and Trade	4
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	7
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	4
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	3
Department for Transport	5
Department for Work and Pensions	4
Department of Health and Social Care	28
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	11
Home Office	7
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	5
Ministry of Justice	7
Treasury	4

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