§ 37. Mr. Durantasked the Attorney-General what prospect he sees for a further reduction of waiting time in prison awaiting trial or hearing.
The Solicitor-GeneralI refer my hon. Friend to the answers which I gave to the hon. Member for Newham, North-West (Mr. Lewis) on 23 January 1981, the right hon. Member for Brent, East (Mr. Freeson) on 19 January 1981 and to my hon. Friend the Member for Orpington (Mr. Stanbrook) on 28 April and 24 November last. 183W Recent improvements indicate fair prospects of further reductions and every effort, particularly in the South East, will continue to be made.