§ 74. Sir J. D. REESasked the Home Secretary whether there is any precedent in his Department for advising magistrates in what manner and to what extent they should punish offenders, as he has done in his recent circular regarding offences under the Motor Car Acts?
§ Mr. McKENNAThere are numerous precedents. It has always been regarded as one of the duties of the Home Secretary to give general advice and guidance to magistrates in the administration of the law.
§ Sir J. D. REESDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider this wholesale interference with judicial officials justifiable?
§ Mr. McKENNAOh, yes.