HC Deb 28 April 1980 vol 983 c359W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek to amend section 62 of the Criminal Law Act to provide some sanction in circumstances where a person detained by the police is prevented from contacting his solicitor.

Mr. Brittan

The operation of section 62 falls within the terms of reference of the Royal Commission on criminal procedure, whose report we shall await before considering whether any amendment is necessary.