Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 16 December 2002.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Whether rationalisation of magistrates courts might be better accomplished by closing some courts in towns and cities and retaining others in surrounding rural areas to reduce the travel problems of rural dwellers while allowing public transport from areas of concentrated population. [HL 323].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 323; 642 c69WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Closures Public transport Location Magistrates' courts Rural areas Urban areas