§ 44. Mr. Palingasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the hardship inflicted upon wage earners by the loss of wages when called 1106 upon to act as jurors; and whether he will consider the desirability of taking such measures as may be necessary to provide compensation for loss of wages in such cases?
§ Sir S. HoareLegislation would be required for this purpose. I am not in a position to make any statement about the prospects of legislation, but the suggestion will be noted.
§ Mr. PalingMay I take it that the right hon. Gentleman is prepared to consider the matter sympathetically?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir. I can go no further than the answer I have given. The question raises a good many difficulties, and it deals with a practice that has been in existence for a great many centuries.