Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Morris of Aberavon (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Attorney General

Question: To ask Mr Attorney General, what progress has been made on implementing the recommendations of the Glidewell Report.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Attorney-General what progress has been made on implementing the recommendations of the Glidewell report; and if he will make a statement. [57887] The Attorney-General: The Glidewell Report recommended the appointment of a Chief Executive for the Crown Prosecution Service. That recommendation was accepted on publication of the Report (1 June 1998) when I announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Addison to the post. His top priority has been to take forward the work necessary to facilitate expeditious decisions on recommendations internal to the CPS. Those recommendations which also affect other criminal justice agencies are the subject of consideration within existing or specially established inter-Departmental groups as appropriate. The work is being carried forward under the auspices of the Strategic Planning Group which the Home Secretary, myself and the Lord Chancellor established earlier this year to co-ordinate planning within the criminal justice system. A very great deal of work has been undertaken since the Report was published. I anticipate making an announcement shortly detailing the progress that has been made and how the Report will be taken forward.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 318 c540-1W; 57887
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Criminal proceedings Crown Prosecution Service Public appointments Crown Prosecution Service Review