§ 29. Captain W. BENNasked the Prime Minister for how long the office of Lord Chief Justice remained unfilled; and what was the reason for the delay in making the appointment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe office was vacated on the 7th March. The acceptance of the present Lord Chief Justice was received on the 11th April.
§ Captain BENNWill the right hon. Gentleman answer the second part of the question, as to the cause of the delay in making the appointment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt is a very important position, and, as my hon. Friend knows well, it takes some people more time than others, to make a selection.
§ The PRIME MINISTERNone whatever.