§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Attorney-General if, in order to prevent financial hardship and unnecessary suffering, he will consider introducing legislation to permit the payment of interim compensation in road accident cases where guilt has been established, or where responsibility has been accepted; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralClause 20 of the Administration of Justice Bill now before Parliament would enable the court to order interim payments to be made on account of the damages claimed in cases of the kind mentioned by the hon. Member.