§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what study he proposes to make of the effect on the practice of the magistrates' courts in granting or withholding legal aid of any circular he issues commending the Widgery criteria to them.
§ Mr. CarlisleI am considering how the effect of the proposed circular can best be assessed.
§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has yet commended the Widgery criteria on legal aid to the magistrates' courts; and whether he will place a copy of any circular issued for this purpose in the Library of the House of Commons.
§ Mr. CarlisleA circular commending the Widgery criteria on legal aid is being prepared. When it is issued to courts, a copy will be placed in the Library.