§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Attorney-General what steps are being taken to improve the procedure for taxing bills at the Croydon combined court centre.
§ The Attorney-GeneralArrears in the taxation of solicitors' bills in civil proceedings were identified in July 1989. Immediate steps were taken to rectify the position, including the provision of some additional registrar time and overtime for court staff. The arrears have now been substantially cleared.