Courts Service Estate

Debate between Jonathan Djanogly and Nigel Adams

Tuesday 14th December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Djanogly]

Yes, we did take those into account.

[Nigel Adams (Selby and Ainsty) (Con)]

What consideration was given to the fact that just two years ago the thick end of £1 million was spent on making Selby magistrates court Disability Discrimination Act-compliant? I fully understand that the Government inherited a financial mess, but if Selby magistrates court is now to be closed and sold off, the taxpayer will be facing a huge loss. My constituents will be keen to see the impact assessment on which that decision was based.

[Mr Djanogly]

Investment has been made in various parts of the estate at various times, but the courtroom capacity at York magistrates court, coupled with the flexible listing practices, will enable Selby’s work to be absorbed effectively into York.