Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect on court staff of his Department's planned court closures.

The consultation proposals published on 18 January included information regarding the number of staff located at each site. HM Courts & Tribunals Service will work with the Departmental Trade Unions throughout the consultation period to understand the potential impact on our staff. All members of staff will have the opportunity to put forward their views through the formal consultation process.

No decisions will be made regarding the future of any of the courts we are consulting on until all responses have been considered.