§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to bring into force Section 62 of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesUnder the Criminal Law Act 1977 (Commencement No. 5) Order 1977 which I made today, Section 62 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 will come into force on 19th June. Copies of a Home Office circular to chief officers of police about the operation of the section have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.