Courts Service Estate Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Courts Service Estate

Lord Mann Excerpts
Tuesday 14th December 2010

(14 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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My hon. Friend spoke forcefully in an Adjournment debate and then met my officials and me. He made a persuasive case, and his local area made a persuasive case, and when we thought it about carefully we decided he was right that the court should stay open.

Lord Mann Portrait John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)
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I am relieved that the robust campaign for Worksop magistrates court has eventually been listened to. To avoid ambiguity in the future, will the Minister confirm that the previous functions of Worksop county court will be run from Worksop magistrates court in the future?

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