Ben Lake MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Probate: ApplicationsMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many applications for a grant of probate were submitted in a) English and b) Welsh in each year since 2021.
Answer: Grants of representation(1) applied for by language submitted in, England and Wales Annually 2021 to 2025Source: HMCTS Core Case Data Total Applications(2) Language submitted inYear English (or not specified)Welsh2021282,857 281,9948632022292,252 291,3279...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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