We remain committed to reducing the outstanding caseload in the Crown court and have introduced a range of measures, including funding over 100,000 sitting days in the last financial year with plans for similar this year. We expect to recruit more than 1,000 judges across all jurisdictions due to our investment in judicial recruitment. Additionally, we are investing over £220 million over the next two years not only for maintenance but also to ensure that fewer courts are taken out of action.

It is a concern that some police officers remain concerned, but the latest data shows that the gap between charge and first listing has fallen by two days to 31 days. I am willing to meet my hon. Friend to discuss local issues causing delays. Magistrates dealing with shoplifting cases are efficient in listing clear cases rapidly.

My hon. Friend raises a good point, acknowledging that swift delivery of justice is vital. We are doing all we can to ensure cases are heard more swiftly, working on clearing names of postmasters quickly and considering findings from Sir Wyn Williams's inquiry.

Additional measures include unlimited sitting days, recruitment of judges, investment in courts for resilience, and extending Nightingale courts. We are building 58 new court rooms to ensure capacity. I have not seen the figures on the backlog but our courts and judiciary work flat out with disposals up.