HC Deb 30 January 2001 vol 362 c154W
40. Mr. Brady

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will make a statement on proposed closures of county courts. [146221]

Mr. Lock

The Court Service constantly reviews its estates in the light of workload trends, the state of the available facilities and the local court users' needs.

On 15 February I published a consultation paper, "Modernising the Civil Courts". I hope the hon. Gentleman has read it and will take the time to respond.