HC Deb 23 November 1981 vol 13 cc273-4W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Attorney-General what was the national average waiting time in custody between committal and trial in 1980.

The Solicitor-General

10.69 weeks. But the figures vary considerably between circuits.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Attorney-General what was the average waiting time in custody between committal and trial in London in 1980.

The Solicitor-General

17.01 weeks.