§ 23. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the Home Secretary whether the Government is now prepared to appoint a committee to consider the question of imprisonment for debt?
§ Mr. HACKINGMy right hon. Friend is, about to appoint a committee to consider the subject of imprisonments ordered by courts of summary jurisdiction for non-payment of fines, of rates and of sums due under wife maintenance and affiliation order. He hopes to announce the names of the members in a few days.