§ 40 and 41. Mr. TURTONasked the Attorney-General (1) how many commissioners of assize have, since October, 1931, been appointed to the North-Eastern and Northern Circuits; and how many to other circuits in England and Wales;
(2) How many commissioners of assize have been appointed since October, 1931; and what has been the expenditure entailed by such appointments?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL (Sir Thomas Inskip)Four commissioners of assize have been appointed since October, 1931, at a total cost of £1,232 ls. 5d. These include the appointment of one commissioner for the Northern Circuit and one for the North-Eastern Circuit.
§ Mr. TURTONWill the Attorney-General consider the advisability of appointing an extra judge to do this work at assizes, in order to add to the dignity of the Judicature travelling on circuit?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERALThe question whether new judges should be appointed has often been discussed by the House. I am glad to hear that my hon. Friend is in favour of it.