HC Deb 07 December 1993 vol 234 cc162-3W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received on the abolition of the right of silence in a criminal court; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maclean

Since the report of the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice was published, we have received 13 letters from right hon. and hon. Members on this issue and 51 letters direct from members of the public and organisations.