HC Deb 08 December 1997 vol 302 c452W
41. Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what responses he has received following his statement on the changes to the magistrates courts procedures; and if he will make a statement. [18023]

Mr. Hoon

A range of responses have been received to the statement we made on 29 October concerning the future structure of the magistrates courts service. Responses have been received from 10 magistrates courts committees, 3 Members of Parliament, the Magistrates Association, the Justices Chief Executives Group and West Sussex County Council.