Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 December 1976.
Under the present law, the courts have such discretion now. But it is, and has been, a very complicated affair. We have had reports on both criminal personal injuries and property injuries, and we are acting as speedily as we can.
If the hon. Gentleman and others will show a little more patience for a little longer, I am sure that they will be satisfied.