HC Deb 17 January 2000 vol 342 cc298-9W
35. Mr. David Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received on his proposals to restrict the right to elect trial by jury; and if he will make a statement. [103996]

Mr. Charles Clarke

There were 133 responses to the consultation paper, "Determining mode of trial in either-way cases". The Home Office has also received about 210 letters on this issue.