Courts Bill [HL]

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:30 pm on 10 February 2003.

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Photo of Lord Clinton-Davis Lord Clinton-Davis Labour 3:30, 10 February 2003

I thank the Minister for giving way. At the present time there is no statutory provision. It is widely recognised that there must be some form of Bench training and development. I accept what the Minister says—of course without demur—that this or a similar provision should be included in the Bill. However, that will not be achieved until about June or July—by which time the Bill will have gone to another place and been returned to this House. What is the position in the interim?