§ MR. HUDSON (Newcastle-on-Tyne)I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the list of newly appointed magistrates for the borough of Swindon; whether he is aware that out of the published list of twenty-four appointments one only of that number represents labour, although five nominations were made from organised labour; and can he say what are the objections taken to labour men in the borough mentioned.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe Lord Chancellor informs me that he is under the impression that three representatives of labour are on the list of justices appointed for Swindon, but will inquire. Whether it is one or three no other labour names were sent to him direct, nor were any others recommended to him. The Lord Chancellor is prepared to receive and consider the names of labour representatives from any responsible quarter, but in order to prevent misunderstanding he suggests that the names be sent to him direct, accompanied by recommendations on which he can act, as in other cases.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Cannot the Irish Lord Chancellor act in the same direction?
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe ways of Ireland are strange.