§ Mr. Rifkindasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Government accept the recommmendations of the Committee under Lord Thomson as to the need to improve the opportunities for appeals from convictions under summary procedure; and, if so, when the Government intend to introduce legislation to implement these recommendations.
§ Mr. Harry EwingConsultations are now taking place on the third Thomson report with interested bodies. My right hon. Friend will reach a decision on the recommendations when these consultations have been completed.