§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Attorney-General how many claims have been dealt with by the Manchester Small Claims Court since its inception.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI understand that the Manchester Arbitration Scheme 51W for Small Claims provides for the voluntary arbitration of disputes involving small sums. It is not a court and the scheme is not a responsibility of the Government.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Attorney-General what has been the cost to the public of expenses incurred in the appointment of solicitors as arbitrators and of experts by the Manchester Small Claims Court since its inception.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNone.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Attorney-General who is responsible for the remuneration of solicitors appointed to act as arbitrators and of experts consulted by the Manchester Small Claims Court in the event of the fees payable by the parties to the litigation being inadequate for this purpose.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Manchester Arbitration Scheme for Small Claims is not financed from public funds.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the operation of the Manchester Small Claims Court.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo. The Manchester Arbitration Scheme for Small Claims is not a responsibility of the Government.