§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Attorney-General what is the average time taken to hear a disposal action at Lambeth county court under order 9, rule 3(3) of the county court rules; and what is the reason for this length of time.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThere is no longer a hearing for a disposal action under order 9, rule 3(3). In line with the Lord Chancellor's objective of ensuring that business in the civil courts is dealt with at the most appropriate level this function is now undertaken by court staff.