HC Deb 14 December 1999 vol 341 c124W
47. Mr. Blunt

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what account the Lord Chancellor takes of the views of the Council of Circuit Judges on proposed changes in the work of the courts. [101265]

Jane Kennedy

The views of Her Majesty's Council of Circuit Judges are sought on a wide range of policy and operational issues. Its responses receive the same careful consideration as those of other consultees.

Mr. Viggers

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what recent consultations he has had with the Council of Circuit Judges on efficient allocation of judicial resources. [101264]

Jane Kennedy

The Court Service meets regularly with representatives of the Council of Circuit Judges, most recently on 2 December. I understand that resources and allocations were discussed then.