HC Deb 15 July 1996 vol 281 c400W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will list the(a) magistrates and (b) other courts closed in the county of Cheshire in each of the past five years. [36390]

Mr. Streeter

In the last five years, two courts have been closed in Cheshire. They are: Winsford magistrates court, closed in September 1992; and Ellesmere Port county court, closed in December 1994.

In addition, sittings ceased to be held at Ellesmere Port magistrates court with effect from 31 March 1996.