§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he is giving to simplifying the procedure relating to stolen items retained by the police as exhibits in court proceedings, in order to enable the property in question to be returned to its owners with the minimum of delay.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThis is not an easy problem, but I am considering whether the existing Home Office guidance to the police needs to be revised, and will write to the hon. Member when I have completed by consultations.