§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to(a) add to or remove from the promulgation list any individuals or organisations and (b) require magistrates courts or other court centres to buy statutes and subordinate legislation direct from HMSO.
Mr. John M. TaylorExisting arrangements for the provision of copies of legislation for the courts and others have been the subject of consultation with representatives of the parties affected and remain under consideration.
§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department whether the official promulgation list for the dissemination of statutes and subordinate legislation is still in operation; and if he will publish the names of the individuals and organisations who are entitled to free copies of such material.
Mr. John M. TaylorYes. Under arrangements with HMSO, copies of all Acts of Parliament and certain subordinate legislation are sent to magistrates courts, a small number of circuit judges and to local authorities at my Department's expense.