42. Captain TUDOR-REESasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that in a large number of cases, especially during the Long Vacation, prisoners are kept in custody many months before being brought 1693 to trial; whether this means that innocent persons suffer a long imprisonment; and whether he will consider the advisability of introducing such reforms as will remove this injustice.
§ Mr. SHORTTI fully recognise the hardship that may ensue from a committal for trial months before the trial can take place, but I regret that I can say no more than that the whole subject will receive consideration.