Written question asked by Lord Khan of Tooting (Labour) on Thursday, 17 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2011. It was answered by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

HM Courts Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what change in staffing levels he expects as a result of the merger of HM Courts Service and the Tribunals Service in (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14.

Answer: As a result of the integration of HMCS and the Tribunals Service, staff levels are estimated to reduce in total by 703. This reduction is at headquarters, regional and area management levels, but not at the frontline. It includes an estimated reduction of 118 in the current year (2010-11) and further reductions as follows:"(a) by 426 in 2011-12;""(b) by 158 in 2012-13;""(c) we do not expect a further change in headcount as a result of integration in 2013-14."The proposed organisation design for the new agency is currently subject to consultation with staff. We aim to manage as many staff exits as possible through redeployment, natural wastage and voluntary early departures.

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