§ 59. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the long delay that takes place in the Welsh Department of his Ministry in instituting legal proceedings against persons alleged to have infringed his Department's regulations; and whether, in view of the inconvenience caused, he will investigate into the reasons for the delay.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe need for avoiding undue delay in instituting legal proceedings is continually borne in mind by my Department. A careful watch is kept to see that cases are brought before the courts as quickly as possible. If my hon.4W Friend will let me have particulars of any case in Wales in which he considers that undue delay has occurred. I shall be glad to look into it.