§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrested miners have had bail conditions imposed upon them in Nottinghamshire; and in how many cases identical conditions have been imposed preventing them peacefully picketing or demonstrating other than at their place of work.
§ Mr. MellorI understand from the chief constable of Nottinghamshire that, from 13 March up to and including 23 July, of those persons charged in Nottinghamshire with offences committed in the course of activity connected with the current dispute between the National Union of Mineworkers and the National Coal Board, 1,415 were granted conditional bail. Information concerning the conditions of bail could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrested miners on whom bail conditions have been imposed were identified to the court as being of good character.
§ Mr. MellorThe information requested is not available.