§ 85 and 86. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (1) the number of cases during the last 10 years in which costs have been awarded against the King's Proctor;
(2) the number of cases during the last 10 years in which the King's Proctor has intervened to set aside the decree nisi of divorce; and the number of cases during the same period in which the King's Proctor has intervened unsuccessfully?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI am taking steps to obtain the information which the hon. Member desires, and will forward it to him when received.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWill the Financial Secretary at the same time inquire whether it is desirable to continue the antiquated functions of this office?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThat is not a question for me.