HC Deb 02 April 1897 vol 48 c483

On the Order for the Second Reading of this Bill,

DR. TANNER

asked for an explanation of its provisions.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. J. ATKINSON, Londonderry)

said that, as the law stood, jurors at Quarter Sessions were frequently obliged to attend when there was really no business, and the result was that very great inconvenience was caused. This Bill relieved jurors of that attendance and provided proper machinery.

Bill read a Second time, and committed for Monday next.