§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many people remanded in custody in the areas of Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool, Preston, Chorley and Blackburn during the period of the last five years were (i) subsequently acquitted of all charges, (ii) placed on probation, and (iii) fined;
(2) how many people were remanded in custody by magistrates in the areas of Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool, Preston, Chorley and Blackburn during each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonI regret that this information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.