§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has as to the average time taken for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to come to a final decision on claims made to the board for compensation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight (Mr. Field) on 20 January at column350.