HC Deb 24 April 1978 vol 948 cc419-20W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to assume responsibility for the passage of the Protection of Children Bill.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

As the hon. Member will know, with the co-operation of the Government, the Bill has passed its remaining stages in the House of Commons.

1977, and only one in 1975 for non-payment of prosecution costs. All three were sent to pirson by magistrates' courts. Similar information for 1976 could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.