HC Deb 07 July 1980 vol 988 cc31-2W
30. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Attorney-General if he is now in a position to make a statement about jury vetting.

The Attorney-General

Following a recent decision of the Court of Appeal I thought it desirable to consult again the Lord Chancellor and the Home Secretary and other interested parties. I have nearly finished these consultations, but those with the chief officers of police, which are being conducted through Home Office officials, will not take place until Thursday of this week, 10 July. I hope I shall be ready to make a statement not long afterwards but, in any event, before the House rises for the Summer Recess.

company's investigations into the allegations made by the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr. Rooker) that a senior member of management accepted bribes.

Mr. Michael Marshall

In the light of the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr's statement on 3 July, a statement would seem unnecessary.