HC Deb 13 April 1984 vol 58 cc423-4W
Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the average length of time (a) in London and (b) outside London between a charge and committal, for each of the last three years.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is not at present collected centrally. However, a pilot study is to be carried out in certain courts during the next year with a view to introducing a national collection system thereafter.

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