§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications for bail were made by remanded prisoners through the Crown Office in 1975; how many were made through the Official Solicitor; and what percentage of each were successful.
§ Mr. JohnIn 1975, 522 applications for bail were made through the Crown Office of which 218—41.7 per cent.—were granted. The corresponding figures for applications for bail made through the Official Solicitor are 6,728 and 631—9.4 per cent.