15. Major STROTHER STEWARTasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the loss suffered by those called upon to serve on juries in criminal trials, steps will be taken to secure for them remuneration suitable for their services?
Mr. DAVIESI am not in a position to add anything to the reply given by the Home Secretary on the 27th March last to a similar question by the hon. and gallant Member for Barnstaple (Captain Tudor Rees), in which he said that, while he sympathised with the suggestion made, he did not feel able at present to recommend legislation for placing this fresh charge on public funds.
Major STEWARTCan the hon. Member state any case of compulsory service which involved considerable loss of time where those who rendered that service did not receive remuneration?
Mr. DAVIESI think my reply indicates that my right hon. Friend has 304 every sympathy with the point of view expressed, but it is a question which would involve legislation.
§ Major COLFOXIs there any possibility of a jury being paid out-of-pocket expenses for travelling from their homes to the place where they serve, which may be many miles distant?