79. Colonel NEWMANasked the Attorney-General whether some months ago the House of Lords heard an appeal from the Crown in the case of De Keyser's Hotel; whether they have yet given a verdict; and, if not, has he any information that the verdict will be given before this House is asked to proceed with the Indemnity Bill?
§ Sir G. HEWARTThe arguments in this very difficult and complicated case were concluded on the 9th day of March last, and Judgment has not yet been delivered. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
Colonel NEWMANCan the Attorney-General say whether the House of Lords are working hard at this question?
§ Sir G. HEWARTI assume they are always working hard; it would be presumption on my part to express an opinion on their labours.