HC Deb 15 December 1952 vol 509 c132W
108. Mr. Philip Bell

asked the Attorney-General the number of civil actions awaiting trial in the Northern circuit; and what steps are being taken to clear all these arrears.

The Attorney-General

There are at present some 520 civil actions awaiting trial at Manchester and 450 at Liverpool. My noble Friend the Lord Chancellor hopes to be in a position to make a statement on the matter before the Recess.

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