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Repossession Orders

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 12 November 2024UIN 12690

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce the backlog in the administration of warrants for possession.

Answered by Heidi Alexander

To ensure increased and ongoing efficiency of County Court bailiff resources, HMCTS has introduced dedicated regional teams alongside an automated payment line to reduce the need for enforcement visits. This enables bailiffs to focus on priority work, including evictions. HMCTS continues to carry out recruitment and retention activities to ensure sufficient bailiff resources are available.

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