HC Deb 17 April 1980 vol 982 cc700-1W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Attorney-General if there is now, since the reorganisation of magistrates' courts in Northern Ireland, a magistrates' court sitting within every district council area.

The Attorney-General

Yes, except in Castlereagh and Carrickfergus.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Attorney-General how many magistrates' courts there are within Carrickfergus district council area.

The Attorney-General

None. Cases arising within this area are heard in Newtownabbey, with which the petty sessional district of Carrickfergus is shortly to be combined.