HC Deb 07 February 2000 vol 344 c50W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultation there has been between his Department and HM Treasury concerning the Criminal Justice (Mode of Trial) Bill; and if he will make a statement. [108087]

Mr. Straw

Her Majesty's Treasury were consulted as part of the normal procedure for reaching collective agreement on policy changes, including the financial implications for the criminal justice system.