HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 cc618-9W
Mr. Weitzman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when it is intended to bring into force the provision under Section 42 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 relating to the remand of an accused person already in custody.

Mr. John

In the spring of next year when the necessary rules of court have been made, specifying the procedure for obtaining the defendant's consent to the remand being dealt with in his absence.