§ 39. Mr. Whitakerasked the Attorney-General what plans he has for holding a review of the position of newspapers in contempt proceedings.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNone, Sir, save that the recommendations made by the Press Council in its booklet relating to proceedings before tribunals of inquiry are being studied.
§ Mr. WhitakerWould my right hon. and learned Friend agree that many members of the public feel that it is more realistic to indict lawyers who give wrong advice on a particular piece of writing in a newspaper rather than the editor, who has not even read it?
§ The Attorney-GeneralI do not know whether my hon. Friend is referring to a recent case which was dealt with in the Divisional Court, in proceedings which, I apprehend, have given general satisfaction, save, perhaps, to the defendants.