HC Deb 05 July 1972 vol 840 c181W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he intends to implement the Criminal Injuries to Property (Compensation) Act, Northern Ireland 1971; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Howell

The Criminal Injuries to Property (Compensation) Act (Northern Ireland), 1971 was designed to come into force on the day after the last day on which the county councils in Northern Ireland will exist, that is, 1st April, 1973. It will not be practicable to complete the administrative arrangements, including the recruitment of professional staff and the making of regulations and county court rules, significantly before this date.