§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the right hon. Gentleman whether he is aware that under the existing law a large number of aliens are placed upon the jury lists; and whether he will bring this matter before the Committee about to be appointed to consider the present system of empanelling juries with a view to legislation securing the right to British subjects of trial by their peers?
§ Mr. McKENNAWithout committing myself to the precise accuracy of the hon. Member's statement, I may say that the question he raises is one which the Committee will be empowered to consider.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYDoes the right hon. Gentleman dispute the statement in the question that aliens are at present invited to sit on British juries?
§ Mr. McKENNAI would not commit myself to the precise accuracy of the statement that a large number of aliens are placed upon the jury lists.