§ 35. Mr. BellinghamTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when he next expects to meet representatives of the lay justice to discuss the administration of local magistracy. [17524]
§ Mr. WillsEach magistrates courts committee is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of the magistrates courts in its area. This will include allocating administrative responsibility among its staff and providing training for magistrates, to ensure justice is administered throughout the local area.
I continue to have meetings with various representatives of the magistrates courts community on a variety of issues.