HC Deb 23 November 1981 vol 13 c274W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Attorney-General what percentage in 1980 of the cases of defendants who awaited trial in custody were dealt with within eight weeks of committal.

The Solicitor-General

54 per cent. of defendants who were in custody immediately prior to trial in 1980 were brought to trial within eight weeks of committal.