Courts and Tribunals: Recovery

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:50 pm on 3 December 2020.

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Photo of Laura Farris Laura Farris Conservative, Newbury 12:50, 3 December 2020

I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for all the work he has been doing to keep the justice system moving. I have two quick questions on employment tribunals. First, I know that the improvements in virtual proceedings have made a material difference to reducing the backlog, so what plans does he have to extend their roll-out? Secondly, I am hearing about a hidden problem, whereby a shortage of administrative staff in the tribunals is leading to applications and letters being processed very slowly, which is contributing to an overall delay. May I urge him to shine a spotlight on that issue when he looks at tribunals?