HC Deb 01 July 1985 vol 82 cc13-4
38. Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Attorney-General if he will make a statement regarding discussions with the staff commission concerning the setting up of the independent prosecution service.

The Attorney-General (Sir Michael Havers)

The staff commission for the independent prosecution service will not be set up until August and therefore no discussions have yet taken place.

Mr. Brown

The House welcomes the setting up of the new prosecution service. Will the Attorney-General assure us that his discussions with the staff commission will lead to a properly remunerated service which will attract talented people and offer a good career structure?

The Attorney-General

That is certainly the Government's intention. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his comments on the new service. Regular consultations about the staff commission and all aspects of the Crown prosecution service are taking place with the Civil Service, local government trade unions, representatives of local government employers and other interested parties. We have three months in which to set up the staff commission. It will clearly be done in that time.