§ 40. Mr. EVERARDasked the Attorney-General what action he proposes to take with regard to the protests received from the legal and business interests in Leicester against the proposals of the second interim report of the Business of Courts Committee?
§ The SOLICITOR-GENERALThe protests, to which my hon. Friend refers[...] are now receiving the most careful consideration of my Noble Friend the Lord Chancellor, but I am not in a position at present to make any statement in the matter.
§ Mr. EVERARDWill the Solicitor-General respectfully convey to the Lord Chancellor the wishes of the people of Leicester that the convenience of the legal and business interests of Leicester should be taken into consideration just as much as the convenience of His Majesty's Judges and lawyers?
§ The SOLICITOR-GENERALI can assure my hon. Friend that the Lord Chancellor is anxious to receive opinions from all those who may be affected, and will give them the most careful consideration.
§ Mr. GOLDIECan the Solicitor-General say whether an opportunity will be given the House to discuss the report of the Business of Courts Committee?
§ The SOLICITOR-GENERALI can make no statement on that matter.
§ Mr. CAPORNWould not the appointment of a new Judge get over the difficulty more speedily?