43. Captain TUDOR-REESasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that certain common jurors in Devon and elsewhere have refused to serve on juries; whether he is aware of the serious hardship which service on juries now imposes; and whether he will introduce legislation embodying the recommendations of Lord Mersey's Departmental Committee on the subject?
§ Mr. SHORTTI have not heard of any refusal to serve on juries; but I am well aware that jury service may be sometimes a considerable burden, and I should be glad if it could be in any way lightened without detriment to the public interest. I regret that it is not possible to introduce legislation for this purpose at present.