§ Mr. DevlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from Cleveland on the measures against crime in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill.
§ Mr. MacleanMy hon. Friend has himself informed us of a number of representations which he has received about the Bill, and we have also received a small number—in similar terms—direct from members of the public in Cleveland.
I am confident that the people of Cleveland generally will appreciate that fears expressed about the Bill are misplaced and that it has a valuable part to play in fighting crime and protecting the public.