§ Vera BairdTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what plans he has to simplify procedures in the small claims track. [164439]
§ Mr. LammyI refer my hon. and learned Friend to my reply on 27 October 2003,Official Report, column 49W.
§ Vera BairdTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what research his Department has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the socio-economic origins of claimants and defendants in actions in the small claims track. [164457]
§ Mr. LammyThe Department has conducted several research projects on the small claims track but because of methodological difficulties none has addressed the socio-economic origins of claimants and defendants.