Courts Service Estate Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Courts Service Estate

John Pugh Excerpts
Tuesday 14th December 2010

(13 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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That is my understanding, yes.

John Pugh Portrait Dr John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
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Why is the Minister still looking for magistrates court space in Liverpool while closing down the purpose-built Southport magistrates court? Where is the sense or the saving in that?

Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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Replacement of the inadequate facilities at the Liverpool magistrates courts at Dale street and Victoria street is, and remains, a top-priority scheme for Her Majesty’s Courts Service.