§ 91. Mr. SAMUEL ROBERTSasked the Attorney-General whether he is now able to give any further reply as to the question of dispensing with grand juries at Assizes and Quarter Sessions according to the recommendation of the Report of the Royal Commission on the King's Bench Division?
§ Sir F. SMITHI myself am in sympathy with this proposal as a war measure. Great economy would, I think, be gained in the time of important persons if it were possible to dispense with the services of these juries. At the same time, my hon. Friend will recognise the importance of carrying with me in this matter those who have special experience. I have addressed further representations to the Chairmen of Quarter Sessions, and I am not without hope of making a satisfactory answer in January.