HC Deb 29 March 1971 vol 814 c287W
73. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are being taken to ensure that adequate consultation facilities are available for legal representation of accused persons in all criminal courts.

Mr. Sharples

The responsibility for providing accommodation for the criminal courts rests at present with local authorities. General advice given to them on the planning of new court buildings draws attention to the need to provide consulting rooms.