HC Deb 30 November 1916 vol 88 cc493-4
41. Mr. HAZLETON

asked what is the estimated saving by the arrangements for the Connaught Winter Assizes; under what heads is such saving anticipated; and whether any estimate has been made of the increased cost of bringing prisoners and witnesses from Connaught to Ulster?

Mr. DUKE

The Attorney-General, in making the existing arrangements, was actuated by a desire to save public expense. There is no doubt that a considerable amount of legal expenses will be saved by having three Assizes instead of four, but it is impossible to state at present what will be the precise amount of the saving.