HC Deb 22 June 1967 vol 748 cc314-5W
Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the procedure in juvenile courts for making known to persons appearing there their right to apply for legal aid, and to be legally represented.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

This is a matter for local arrangements; in criminal cases these are primarily the responsibility of the courts, and may vary according to the circumstances of each case. If my hon. Friend has any particular difficulty in mind, perhaps he will let me know and I shall be glad to consider it.