§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to introduce legislation for a statutory limit on time spent on remand; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend has no present plans for legislation on these lines, but we shall keep the question under review in the context of the Government's continuing action to reduce the time which defendants (especially those remanded in custody) spend awaiting trial.