HC Deb 25 February 1963 vol 672 cc894-5
35. Mr. John Hall

asked the Attorney-General if, following the examination of the recommendations contained in the Wyatt Report and the review of the extent to which persons aggrieved can appeal against discretionary decisions, he is in a position to state in what instances provision for appeal might with advantage be introduced as an additional safeguard.

The Attorney-General (Sir John Hobson)

No. The examination of the instances, some of which concern more than one Department, has not yet been completed.

Mr. Hall

As this is but one very small part of the excellent recommendations of the Wyatt Report, which my hon. and learned Friend said he was prepared to look up, could he not hasten consideration of the matter and let the House have a decision as soon as possible?

The Attorney-General

I am sure my hon. Friend will realise that it is not solely I who have to consider the matter. A good deal of detailed examination of all the cases in the light of which this matter must be considered is being undertaken by numerous Departments, and, in some cases, more than one Department is concerned. I shall certainly see what I can do to hasten consideration of the matter, but detailed consideration is still in progress, and then the policy decision must be taken.