HC Deb 06 November 1934 vol 293 cc848-9W
Sir J. WITHERS

asked the Home Secretary whether he proposes to introduce a Bill to amend the law relating to imprisonment for debt on the lines recommended by the Departmental Committee of the enforcement of fines and other sums ordered by courts of summary jurisdiction?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The committee's report is receiving my careful attention, but I am not at present in a position to make any statement about legislation.