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Written question asked by Nicholas Dakin (Labour) on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Probate

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when waiting times for probate grants issued in England and Wales will return to below the historical average of three weeks.

Answer

Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has increased staffing levels and further improved the digital service to help reduce waiting times. HMCTS is committed to continuing to bring waiting times down further and aims to be back to normal waiting times for grants on new, complete, applications as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
292208
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Probate Standards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk