HC Deb 06 December 1911 vol 32 cc1398-9
Sir H. CARLILE

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the fact that the last panel of common jurymen at the Glamorgan Assizes concluded in Cardiff this week were detained fifteen days from their occupations; and whether he will give instructions that for the future extra jury panels shall be provided at assizes so that jurors shall not again be penalised in such a manner?

Mr. McKENNA

My attention has not been previously called to the matter in question. I have no authority to issue instructions with regard to it, but the hardship involved is one that may properly be brought to the notice of the Committee on juries which has now been appointed.

Sir H. CARLILE

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will bring this particular case to the notice of the Committee now sitting on the subject?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, Sir.