Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 1998. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 1998 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, What efficiency savings he expects the Court Service to achieve in the years (a) 1998-99, (b) 1999-2000 and (c) 2000-01. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Blunt: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what efficiency savings he expects the Court Service to achieve in the years (a) 1998-99, (b) 1999-2000 and (c) 2000-01. [37645] Mr. Hoon: The Court Service is planning initiatives to save £4.25 million in 1998-99; £9.95 million in 1999-2000; and £12.05 million in 2000-01. The savings will come from computerisation of administrative tasks in both the Crown and county courts, improved energy efficiency and the better use of resources.

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