§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has happened since his reply to the right hon. Member for Brent, East on 12 June 1980, Official Report, c. 282, with regard to the building of the new Brent magistrates' court; when he expects details now to be finalised; what has caused the delays; and when he now expects the building works to start and to be completed.
§ Mr. WhitelawDetailed planning discussions with the Greater London Council on the scheme for a new magistrates' courthouse in Brent have been continuing since June 1980 with a view to establishing firm requirements. We now await the submission of revised plans and cost estimates. A start in 1983–84 is scheduled.