Mr. Michael J. FosterTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what progress is being made on the building of a new magistrates court in Worcester. [43724]
§ Mr. HoonA new magistrates court for Worcester is being procured though the Private Finance Initiative. Final offers have been submitted by two bidders. It is hoped that a preferred bidder will be announced shortly with the contract finalised later this year. The new accommodation is expected to be available in 2001.