HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 c461W
Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to introduce legislation for the election of United Kingdom members of the European Assembly.

Mr. John

The Queen's Speech explained the Government's intention to introduce legislation to provide for the election of United Kingdom members of the European Assembly. At present careful consideration is being given to the reports of the Select Committee on Direct Elections.

POPULATION OF UNTRIED PRISONERS
Length of time already spent in custody at date shown 31st December 1976 31st March 1976 December 1974
Less than or equal to one month 2,380 N.A. N.A.
Over one month up to and including three months 1,124 1,155
Over three months up to and including six months 417 439 402
Over six months up to and including nine months 108 117 151
Over nine months 20 35 5

Mr. Litterick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how