HC Deb 22 July 1982 vol 28 cc280-1W
29. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the proposals contained in the Victims of Violent Crimes Bill.

Mr. Mayhew

We have not seen the text of the Bill presented by the hon. Member for Liverpool, Edge Hill (Mr. Alton) on 30 June, but, while sympathising with his general aim, we regard the specific proposals outlined in his speech to the House at that time as open to various objections of principle and practice.