Mr. Ron Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received from the trade union movement about the staffing of courts in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI have been asked to reply.
Staffing was raised by the trade union side at a recent meeting of the departmental Whitley council. The Chancellor of the Exchequer's autumn statement published on 6 November included provision for additional manpower and money for the courts in England and Wales as represented by the trade union side. Full details will be contained in the next Public Expenditure White Paper.