Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 April 1999. It was answered by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Thursday, 22 April 1999 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask Mr Attorney General, what recent representations he has received on his proposals to reform the Crown Prosecution Service. - Includes figures.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Attorney-General what recent representations he has received on his proposals to reform the Crown Prosecution Service. [80375] The Solicitor-General: There is continuing interest in the reform of the Crown Prosecution Service. The Attorney-General and I regularly receive inquiries and representations from hon. Members about the Service. Sir Iain Glidewell's Report on the Crown Prosecution Service made a number of recommendations aimed at reform of the Crown Prosecution Service. Additionally, the Government decided to re-structure the CPS into 42 geographical Areas to improve efficiency and accountability. The Crown Prosecution Service is making good progress in considering and implementing the recommendations in Sir Iain Glidewell's Report. Additionally, the new 42 Chief Crown Prosecutors are now in post to take forward the reforms that will improve efficiency.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80375; 329 c610W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Criminal proceedings Crown Prosecution Service Prosecutions Reform Reorganisation Crown Prosecution Service Review
Contains statistics: Yes