Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101738

Commercial Court: Trials

Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce the time taken for cases to go to trial in the commercial court.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
I am pleased to say there are currently no undue delays in listing trials in the commercial court. However, we are constantly seeking improvements in timeliness.Listing and case management in the Commercial Court are matters for the judiciary. HM Courts &...

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