§ Mr. Moreasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, having regard to the consequences of the non-reporting of committal proceedings two months ago in Reginav. Cartridge at Staffordshire Assizes, namely, the mistaken identification of the accused with a murderer still at large, and the consequent relaxation of local vigilance and the subjection of the accused to abuse and threats, he will take early steps to amend or repeal the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act, 1967, by which reporting was prohibited.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganNo. I do not accept the implications of the Question.