HC Deb 01 July 1996 vol 280 c341W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what progress he can report with plans to build a new magistrates court in Bolton; and if he will make a statement. [33698]

Mr. Streeter

Procedures for obtaining privately financed solutions to magistrates courts' accommodation needs are being finalised. Bolton metropolitan district council will be invited to submit proposals once a revised programme and the procedures are published.