§ Mr. Beithasked the Attorney-General whether his right hon. and noble Friend the Lord Chancellor intends to demolish the Northumberland County Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne and replace it with new court buildings; what is his estimate of the costs of rebuilding and conversions, respectively; and whether the Moot Hall will continue to be used for court sittings.
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The Solicitor-GeneralPlans are being considered for the demolition of the County Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne and its replacement by a new courthouse building. Detailed costings are not yet available, but the Property Services Agency has advised that a scheme to adapt and extend the existing premises to provide courts to accepted standards is not feasible. The Moot Hall will still be used for county court hearings.