Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 31 August 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 September 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on progress with improving the efficiency of the courts. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs if he will make a statement on progress with improving the efficiency of the courts. [187667] Mr. Leslie: Her Majesty's Court Service (HMCS) will be established in April 2005 and will bring together the current Court Service and the 42 Magistrates Courts Committees in a single organisation. This will enable us to make the delivery of justice across the criminal, civil and family jurisdictions more efficient on a national scale and geared more closely to the needs of the local community and court users.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1050W; 187667
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Courts Magistrates' courts Standards Magistrates' courts committees Court Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk