HC Deb 18 March 1964 vol 691 c197W
Mr. Holt

asked the Attorney-General what is the average delay in the hearing of criminal cases in magistrates' and sessions courts in Bolton, Manchester, and Preston.

The Attorney-General

pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 13th February, 1964; Vol. 612, c. 106] gave the following information:

The average time between committal and trial during the last three completed sessions at Bolton, Manchester and Preston was as follows.

  • Bolton: 4.6 weeks.
  • Manchester: 5.2 weeks.
  • Preston: 4 weeks.
The figure for Manchester does not include proceedings at the Manchester Crown Court.