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Debate between Shailesh Vara and Marie Rimmer
Tuesday 8th September 2015

(9 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s contribution. Yes, I am more than happy to consider other venues. I very much hope he will submit that suggestion, as well as any other venues that he may deem appropriate, formally to the consultation.

Marie Rimmer Portrait Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston) (Lab)
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There are serious concerns about the proposed closure of St Helens county and magistrates court. It is a well- used, fit-for-purpose building and it was only in 2012 that £1.7 million was spent to accommodate the county court. The consultation document states that 95% of attendees will be able to travel within an hour, but no consideration has been given to outlying areas of our borough. Although there is a direct transit bus and rail, there is no direct—