§ Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMPSONasked whether, in the revision of the existing system of judges' circuits, it is proposed to remove the assizes for both criminal and civil business from Salisbury and Devizes to Winchester?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMay I refer the hon. Member to the statement which the Solicitor-General recently made to the House that the Government are considering various plans suggested for the rearrangement of the circuit system, but no decision has yet been arrived at. Opportunity will be given for discussion in the House of any proposed alteration of assizes.
An HON. MEMBERDoes the right hon. Gentleman intend to act on the advice and knowledge of the local authority in this matter?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI think I would rather have notice of that question.
§ Mr. MARKHAMIs not the administration of justice altogether to be put before the opinion of these small places?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am afraid I cannot place their relative importance.