HC Deb 03 July 1899 vol 73 c1288
SIR H. H. FOWLER (Wolverhampton, E.)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, whether it is the intention of the Government to appoint an additional Judge of the Chancery Division of the High Court; and if so, in what form will the proposal be submitted for the consideration of Parliament.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I understand the procedure will be by motion for an address to the Crown, and that this procedure will be in pursuance of the powers given by the Appellate Jurisdiction Act, 1876.

SIR H. H. FOWLER

When will the motion be made?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I cannot give the right hon. Gentleman any specific undertaking as to the date on which it will be taken, but I will endeavour to give as long notice as I can.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)

Will the name of the judge to be appointed be submitted to Parliament?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I do not know whether that is in conformity with precedent, but I will inquire into the matter.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

I could give the right hon. Gentleman precedents.