§ 12. Viscount SANDONasked 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-HICKSThis step was taken last summer, when two additional magistrates were appointed, bringing the number up to 27.
§ Viscount SANDONDoes 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-HICKSIt 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.