§ Mr. SpeakerI have to inform the House that I have received a letter dated 21st July 1975 from the Chief Clerk, Bow Street Magistrates' Court, in the following terms:
Dear Sir,Re: John Thomson STONEHOUSE, M.P.The above named defendant appeared at this Court on Saturday, the 19th July, 1975, and stands remanded in custody until Monday. the 28th July, 1975.An enclosure to the letter goes on to set out the alleged offences in detail. I shall cause the whole text of the letter and enclosure to be printed in the Official Report.
§ I should also tell the House that I have received a letter from the right hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr. Stonehouse), saying:
§ " 9 July 1975
§ Dear Mr. Speaker, As you know I have been unable to attend the House firstly for 2 medical reasons and since 21 March under restraint. However I am hoping next week to be able to arrive in London and as soon as I have recovered from the journey I wish to make a personal statement in the House. At the appropriate time I would ask you to consider a request for such a statement.
§ Yours sincerely,
§ JOHN STONEHOUSE."
§ Following is the information: