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Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 7 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2005. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 10 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.


Courts

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs which agency is responsible for the administration of the courts.
Answer

Her Majesty's Courts Service is responsible for the administration of the courts in England and Wales. HMCS started operation on 1 April 2005 and brought together, for the first time, all Crown, county and magistrates courts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16469; 437 c110W;437 c110W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Courts Administration