§ 43. Mr. BennettTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations he has received about changes to magistrates court arrangements in Stockport and Tameside.
§ Mr. David DavisI have been asked to reply.
The Chancellor of the Duchy's responsibilities are for the appointment and removal of magistrates in Stockport and Tameside. He has not received any representations about changes to magistrates courts' arrangements in these two areas. Management of the courts is the responsibility of the Lord Chancellor's Department.