HC Deb 12 November 1992 vol 213 cc858-9W
Mr. Michael

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what was the average length of time between committal and trial in courts in England and Wales for each of the last four quarters.

Mr. John M. Taylor

The table shows the average waiting time between committal to the crown court and start of hearing.

Waiting times—committals for trial England and Wales
Weeks
Quarter 4 1991 13.17
Quarter 1 1992 13.81
Quarter 2 1992 13.25
Quarter 3 1992 13.74