§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to assume responsibility for the passage of the Protection of Children Bill.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesAs the hon. Member will know, with the co-operation of the Government, the Bill has passed its remaining stages in the House of Commons.
420W1977, and only one in 1975 for non-payment of prosecution costs. All three were sent to pirson by magistrates' courts. Similar information for 1976 could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.