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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 September 2023. It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Crown Court: Harrow

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when his Department was first informed of potential safety concerns at Harrow Crown Court; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

On 18 August 2023, following routine maintenance, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was identified at Harrow Crown Court, a court built in the 1990s. HMCTS took the decision to close the site on the same day and work is underway at Harrow Crown Court for the removal of RAAC from the building. We are now carrying out surveys at all courts built during 1990s.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
197334
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Crown Court Safety Harrow
Link
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