HC Deb 16 November 1972 vol 846 cc187-8W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the average length of delay before civil cases come on for hearing in the county court.

Mr. Peter Mills

There have been no appreciable delays in the normal civil business of the county court in Northern Ireland. Cases entered for hearing at any particular session are generally cleared at that session, unless adjourned at the request of the parties. There are many contributory factors between parties which may delay the bringing of cases to the county court.