Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 2 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2010. It was answered by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

HM Courts Service: Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much funding he allocated to the Court Service in North Wales in 2009-10; and how much such funding he plans to allocate in (a) 2010-11 and (b) 2011-12.

Answer: Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) is responsible for administration of courts in England and Wales. HMCS allocates financial resource to Wales and the six regions of England; however some costs for providing court services in Wales such as payment of rent and rates are met nationally. During 2009-10 the funding allocated to North Wales by HMCS Wales was £8,039,170 which included staff and judicial salary payments, estates maintenance costs, including security, cleaning, utility costs, judicial costs and other office expenditure. Additionally HMCS in Wales allocated a further £1,762,000 for capital estates schemes in North Wales that included refurbishment works and essential improvements that ensured compliance of legislative responsibilities.Funding allocations for court services in North Wales for 2010–11 currently stands at £7,546,155. Additionally HMCS in Wales allocated a further £2,888,000 for capital estates schemes in North Wales that included works and essential improvements that ensured compliance of legislative responsibilities and an integration scheme at Wrexham.HMCS is unable to confirm the level of funding that will be provided for North Wales for 2011-12. HMCS and HM Tribunals service will merge to form a new agency on 1 April 2011. The settlement for HMCTS has yet to be agreed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 22258; 518 c211-2W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: HM Courts Service and Tribunals Service: Finance
Monday, 20 December 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Courts Wales HM Courts Service
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