HC Deb 15 April 1986 vol 95 cc323-4W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Attorney-General if he will state the circumstances in which the arguments on which a judgment on appeal is based in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) are recorded.

The Attorney-General

The Association of Shorthand Writers Ltd. records all proceedings before the Court of Appeal (Civil Division), including the submissions of counsel.

Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Attorney-General if he will state the circumstances in which a transcript of the relevant proceedings of a judgment on appeal in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) may be made available to the parties concerned.

The Attorney-General

Transcripts of the judgments given by the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) and of any orders made as to costs are held by the Supreme Court library and are available for public inspection free of charge. Transcripts of any part of the proceedings before the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) may be purchased by the parties from the Association of Shorthand Writers Ltd. on payment of the appropriate fee.

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