Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 1997. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Thursday, 13 November 1997 on behalf of the Court Service.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Whether the Lord Chancellor's Department or the Court Service maintain data or other information so as to enable them to ascertain whether decisions of United Kingdom courts and tribunals to refer questions to the European Court of Justice are implemented within a reasonable time; and, if so, whether they will publish such information showing the position for each year during the past five years. - Text of letter from Mr Michael Huebner of Court Service. Table given for cases passed to Senior Master in the High Court.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

583 c56-60WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Courts Administration of justice Administrative delays Tribunals European Court of Justice