§ MR. J. L. WALTON (Leeds, S.)I beg to ask the Attorney General, whether the case of Regina v. Jameson and others is to be tried at Bar, which will involve the sitting of three or more Judges for the hearing of this case; if so, what, if any, arrangements will be made to obviate the interruption which will be caused in the conduct of the ordinary business of the Queen's Bench Division in London by the withdrawal of three Judges at a time when the maiority of the Judges will be away on circuit?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir RICHARD WEBSTER,) Isle of WightI am informed by the Lord Chief Justice that in all probability a Commissioner will take his place on circuit, and that, in consequence, he will be able to continue the London special day list, which is the only list which is much in arrear, upon all days during the sittings which are not occupied by the case of "The Queen against Jameson and others." Mr. Baron Pollock will, in any event, be in town. Mr. Justice Hawkins's circuit will be finished about the 25th of July, so that no serious difficulty will arise in his case, but, if necessary, Mr. Justice Collins will be able to assist him at Stafford.
§ MR. FLYNNI would like to ask whether the Government will direct the Law Officers of the Crown to institute and expedite the proceedings as far as possible.
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERALThe proceedings are being expedited.
§ MR. R. G. WEBSTERThe right hon. Gentleman has stated that three Judges will be withdrawn from the Courts in London and only one Commissioner will be appointed. Will not that delay the business in London?
§ * MR. SPEAKEROrder, order! That is arguing the question.