HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 cc687-8W
Mr. Brittan

asked the Attorney-General whether he intends to introduce legislation giving effect to the recommendations made by the Committee on Contempt of Court, Command Paper Number 5794. December 1974.

The Attorney-General

Not in the near future. The committee's recommendations raise fundamental issues relating to the freedom of the Press, the individual's right to a fair trial and the administration of justice in general. Not all of them were fully dealt with in the report and they call for, and are receiving, careful and detailed consideration.