HC Deb 23 May 1973 vol 857 cc88-9W
Mr. Dell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he has taken to ensure that the form of application to judges in chambers for admission to bail elicits information relevant to the applicant's suitability for bail.

Mr. Carlisle

This is one of the matters being considered by the Working Party on Bail Procedures in Magistrates' Courts.

Mr. Dell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Law Society to ensure that legally aided defendants in magistrates' courts who apply for bail to a judge in chambers receive assistance with their application from their solicitors.

Mr. Carlisle

None.