Disqualification of Elected Persons

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:52 pm on 16 October 1991.

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Photo of Mr Dave Nellist Mr Dave Nellist , Coventry South East 4:52, 16 October 1991

My hon. Friend the Member for Broadgreen went to prison to stop people such as Bill Jones and others being sent to prison.

Two weeks ago, in Northumberland, a 69-year-old pensioner, Norman Cassidy, was put in prison for 90 days for owing £62. That is one day for every 69p that he owed. When Ronson went in prison, the sum was £30,000 for every day served. My hon. Friend the Member for Broadgreen went to prison——