§ Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many representations he has received in support of his proposals for the future structure of the magistrates courts service; and if he will make a statement. [21477]
§ Mr. HoonI have received 15 written representations in specific support of the statement I made on 29 October 1997 concerning the future structure of the magistrates' courts service. In addition, I have received general support from a number of interested organisations.