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Northern Ireland Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice: Compensation Agency

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Northern Ireland (David Hanson) has made the following Ministerial Statement. The Government have received a report from the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland on the Compensation Agency in Northern Ireland. The report has been published today. The Government welcome this report, which recognises the important service provided by the Compensation Agency. It comments favourably on the work being done in creating the balance between a strong performance culture and the needs of staff in a changing environment. Copies of the chief inspector's report have been placed in the Library.