§ Mr. WattsTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much her Department has spent on(a) producing and (b) distributing the video to persuade people to become judges; and if she will list the people and organisations to whom it has been distributed. [33744]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonOn 1 February the Lord Chancellor released 'All Rise', a video showing the part-time judicial selection process from application through to appointment. It is aimed at encouraging the widest possible spectrum of qualified lawyers to apply for part-time judicial office across the range of offices in the courts and tribunals.
Copies of the video have been sent to local and regional law societies, barristers' chambers, lawyers' representative organisations, the media and individuals with an interest. Over 600 copies of the video have been distributed so far.
Production costs, including copying costs, to 1 February are expected to total £38,375.50.
Distribution costs, including the cost of postage and envelopes, to 1 February are expected to total approximately £445.00.