Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2000. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if stocked wine cellars provided for the use of judges in judges' lodgings are provided (a) free of charge, (b) at cost price or (c) at commercial price; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if stocked wine cellars provided for the use of judges in judges' lodgings are provided (a) free of charge, (b) at cost price or (c) at commercial price; and if he will make a statement. [139148] Jane Kennedy: Stocked wine cellars are not provided for judges. Any wine purchased by the lodgings manager for consumption during periods of judicial occupation is purchased at retail prices and is paid for from the judges' weekly allowance.

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