33. Mr. LINDSAYasked the Attorney-General upon how many days since 1st October, 1931, to the latest convenient date, commissioners of assize have sat upon all circuits, and the total cost, including travelling, subsistence, etc.?
§ The ATTORNEY - GENERAL (Sir Thomas Inskip)During the year from the 1st October, 1931, to the 30th September, 1932, Commissioners of Assize have spent 98 days on circuit. This figure includes some days on which there was no actual sitting, but I have not been able to ascertain the exact number in the time available. The total cost was £1,240 9s. 5d.
§ Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLEHas my right hon. and learned Friend yet considered the question of the appointment of two more judges
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERALThat is not a question upon which it would be proper for me to express an opinion. I have previously promised to report to the Lord Chancellor questions that have been addressed to me regarding it.
§ Mr. TURTONDo these figures include the King's Counsel on circuit who are asked to take the position of Commissioner temporarily?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERALNo, Sir,
§ Mr. KIRKWOODArising from the words in the last part of the question:
including travelling, subsistence, etc.,I would like to know if these gentlemen are on the means test? It is as right that they should be on the means test as it is that the unemployed should be.