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Written question asked by Peter Swallow (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Probate Service: Telephone Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will review charges levied on phone calls to the probate service.

Answer

Calls to HMCTS telephone numbers are already included in the vast majority of home and mobile phone plans. Once someone has got through to an adviser, we also offer a call-back service for those who would otherwise have difficulty paying for the call.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23710
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fees and charges Telephone services Probate Service
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk