§ Mr. Brightasked the Attorney-General how many trials at Crown courts since 483W 1974 have been delayed as a result of applications by the prosecution; and how many as a result of applications by the defence.
§ Mr. Brightasked the Attorney-General what proposals the Government have for reducing the period of delay before alleged offences are tried in Crown courts.
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The Solicitor-GeneralMeasures taken to reduce delay between committal and trial include the appointment of more judges, building more courtrooms and work on proposals for shortening trials. To help contain the serious delays in London and the South-East, an emergency programme is in progress to provide additional courtrooms in Greater London, and arrangements have been made for over 50 judges from other circuits to sit for a time in the South-East during this year.