HC Deb 10 February 1977 vol 925 c774W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of accused persons, who pleaded not guilty in magistrates' courts and in Crown courts, respectively, during the last 12 months for which records are available have been ordered to pay prosecution costs or defence costs, respectively; and what has been the average amount ordered in each of these courts.

Mr. John

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the length of trial of a theft case in a magistrates' court and in a Crown court, respectively, where the accused has pleaded not guilty.

Mr. John

I regret that this information is not available.