§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when his discussions with the Magistrates' Association, concerning allegations that certain magistrates' courts were not complying with the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act, 1967, relating to bail, will be completed.
§ Mr. CarlisleDiscussions have been held by the Home Office with the Magistrates' Association, as a result of which it has been agreed to set up a joint working party to examine various aspects of bail. While I must not be taken as accepting the allegations to which the hon. Member refers, the operation of the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act, 1967, relating to bail will be among the matters for consideration by the working party.