§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Attorney-General what was, for the longest and most convenient stated period of time, the number of cases in the London Borough of Newham where motorists who have been charged with a drink and driving charge have had the case against them commenced in the courts, not proceeded with, and subsequently referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and with what results.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThere have been no such cases within the last year.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Attorney-General, under what statutory authority cases or prosecution under a drink and driving charge, once commenced, have subsequently been withdrawn, or not proceeded with, and sent to the Director of 146W Public Prosecutions, for the longest and most convenient stated period.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAny charge can be withdrawn by the prosecutor, with the leave of the court; no statutory authority is required.