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HANSARDDraft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026I am familiar with the argument raised by the Master of the Rolls; we discussed it during the passage of the Renters’ Rights Act, and I have discussed it with the relevant…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026That was exactly what I was going to suggest: I shall write to the right hon. Gentleman. I will write to him on his first question, which was about RDEL and the exact running…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)On the hon. Gentleman’s last point about the reliability of the kit in courtrooms, that is critical not just for evidence via video. We have an ambition for greater use of video…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)Let me start by thanking the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion for tabling new clause 28. But before I come to that, I will set out the rationale for clause 15. The clause…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I am very happy to provide that information, to the extent that we hold it. Question put and agreed to. Clause 15 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 16…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I am grateful for those questions and comments, because, through clause 14, we are seeking to strike a balance. At the moment, in the instance that I gave an example of, the…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)The clause makes it clear in legislation that special measures are available when a victim chooses to read their victim impact statement aloud at sentencing. This is a moment of…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I seek to assist the Committee, as I do not want us to get this wrong. The purpose of the definition is to exclude non-professional supporters or those who do not habitually…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I think that, for once, consensus reigns.23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)This clause represents an important and balanced step forward in strengthening the support available to intimidated complainants in our justice system. It will make it easier for…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. Obviously, we have appeal systems and, in some family proceedings, the nature of them can be iterative; as family circumstances and the…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I understand the point. In the circumstances, I would prefer to take officials’ advice and check that the legislation is doing what it intends to—providing a consistent practice…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I will set out the rationale for clause 17 and then address the central argument presented by Opposition Members about the repeal…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)Clause 13 introduces an important new special measure, which will make a real and tangible difference to vulnerable or intimidated witnesses who come before our courts. It enables…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)That reflects the clause as drafted and the intention behind it, from speaking to our judicial leadership. In my experience, I have certainly found our judicial and tribunal…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)The family justice strategy, which will be forthcoming in July, will address a lot of what the hon. Member asks for. It will set out where the Government think reform is needed,…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)That is true. We should be doing what is set out in this good clause and I have nothing more to add. Question put and agreed to. Clause 19 accordingly ordered to stand part of the…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to see you in your place, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Members for Blackburn (Mr Hussain) and for Bexhill and Battle, and my hon. Friend the Member for York Central…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I am more than happy to accede to that. This has been useful, and I am very happy to provide that clarity. Question put and agreed to. Clause 13 accordingly ordered to stand part…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)The clause will make it easier to make changes to the types of expenses that can be reimbursed so that we can more nimbly react to what the magistracy requires. It is right that…23 Apr 2026