Courts: Colchester Bob Russell To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will make a statement on the establishment of a new courthouse at Colchester. Maria Eagle Work to finalise the outline business case for the Essex magistrates courts scheme, of which Colchester is a part, is being progressed as one of the priorities within the court building programme. This includes the evaluation of procurement routes to ensure the selected route represents best value for money for the taxpayer. The outline business case is due to be completed early in 2008 and submitted for approval to proceed by the end of the financial year.