HC Deb 04 December 2002 vol 395 cc807-8W
Mr. Roger Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Lord Chancellor's Department about the closure of magistrates' courts, Crown courts and their administrative offices in Wales. [83096]

Mr. Touhig

My right hon. Friend and I have regular discussions with colleagues about matters affecting Wales.

Decisions on the future of individual magistrates' courts are a matter for the Magistrates' Courts Committees (MCC). Each MCC is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to court users in its area, including the provision of adequate accommodation, in consultation with the local paying authority or authorities.

There are no plans to close any Crown Court Centres in Wales.

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