Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 1997. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 1997 on behalf of the Court Service.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Whether there are measures in place to ensure that, where possible, the decisions of United Kingdom courts and tribunals to refer questions to the European Court of Justice under Article 177 of the EEC treaty are speedily carried out by court and tribunal administrators. - Text of letter from M D Heubner of the Court Service.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

582 c209-10WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Courts Administration of justice Administrative delays Judgements Tribunals Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union European Court of Justice