§ Sir P. Rawlinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in the years 1974 and 1975, how many cases or persons—whichever figure is most conveniently available—were dealt with by 520W magistrates' courts by way of trial or committal for trial.
§ Mr. Alexander W. Lyon2,051,680 persons were proceeded against at magistrates' courts in England and Wales in 1974; of these, 1,964,500 were dealt with summarily and 64,798 were committed for trial at the Crown court. A further 831 were discharged during proceedings before examining justices and proceedings were discontinued against the remaining 21,551 persons. Corresponding figures for 1975 are not yet available.