§ Mr. George OsborneTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when he expects to make a decision on the proposed closure of Knutsford Crown court. [77092]
§ Yvette CooperFollowing the responses received during public consultation and our own meeting on 23 July, I have asked for careful consideration to be given to all the real concerns raised. I expect to be able to make a decision on the future of the Crown court at Knutsford early in the new year. In the meantime, I can assure the hon. Member that the building will remain as a Crown court centre.
§ Mr. George OsborneTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department for what reason the decision on the planned closure of Knutsford Crown court has been delayed. [77093]
§ Yvette CooperFollowing the responses received during public consultation and our own meeting on 23 July, I have asked for careful consideration to be given to all the real concerns raised. Full and proper consideration must be given to all the facts before any decisions are made. The future of the court must be seen in context of the overall number of Crown court sitting days required in Wales and the North West of England.