§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will bring in legislation to provide Court of Appeal judges with a full transcript of the trial under review; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenThe criminal appeal rules already provide for the recording of any appealable proceedings —although counsel's opening and closing speeches need not be recorded unless the judge so directs—and for the retention of notes for a period and their transcription as necessary when requested by the registrar of criminal appeals or by an interested party.