National Union of Mineworkers (Sequestrators)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:40 pm on 11 December 1984.

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Photo of Mr Michael Havers Mr Michael Havers , Wimbledon 4:40, 11 December 1984

I find it absolutely astonishing that the right hon. and learned Gentleman, who is one of Her Majesty's counsel and sits from time to time as a recorder, does not seek from the Dispatch Box to support the enforcement of a High Court order.

If the right hon. and learned Gentleman had read the statement that I made to the House with the care that I should expect of him, he would have appreciated that the purpose is to ensure that the law is upheld and for the High Court's orders to be successfully carried out. By that I mean that the orders of the court should not be frustrated. We heard not a single word about that from the right hon. and learned Gentleman.