Role of Courts Leets

That this House celebrates the historic and continuing role of Courts Leets in fostering civic pride, preserving local customs and supporting community life across the United Kingdom; recognises the valuable contribution they make in maintaining ancient traditions and encouraging charitable and voluntary activity; acknowledges in particular the long and distinguished histories of the Alcester Court Leet and the Henley-in-Arden Court Leet in the constituency of Stratford-on-Avon; congratulates Tracy Parkes on becoming the first woman to hold the office of High Bailiff for the Alcester Court Leet; congratulates Elaine Field on becoming the first woman to hold the office of High Bailiff for the Henley-in-Arden Court Leet; and commends their civic service and achievement as an important milestone in the evolution of these historic institutions, inspiring greater inclusion and participation in civic and community affairs.