HC Deb 14 February 1929 vol 225 c524
12. Viscount SANDON

asked the Home Secretary whether extra magistrates will be appointed for London in view of the congestion existing there and the overwork thus entailed on the present staff?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

This step was taken last summer, when two additional magistrates were appointed, bringing the number up to 27.

Viscount SANDON

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think the circumstances now existing demand an increase over and above the additional appointments of last summer?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

It so happens that at the moment five magistrates are away ill owing to the influenza epidemic. I should not be justified in asking for more than the 27.