Written questions

HM Courts and Tribunals Service: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 120314 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 19 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on extending court and tribunal fees to challenging Section 13 rent increases through the First-Tier Tribunal.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 19 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Justice keeps all fees under continuous review to ensure that His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has the resources necessary to operate fairly and efficiently, while ensuring access to justice is protected for all.The Gover...