§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, pursuant to his answer of 26 October,Official Report c. 436–37, what progress has been made in relation to the improvements in the probate service referred to; when a report on these improvements will be available; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John M. TaylorFollowing the report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of February 1992, a review of the organisation and working methods of the probate service is being undertaken internally. The review is expected to be concluded shortly.