§ 52. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary whether he will consider amending the Juries Act, so as to exempt from jury service those elected representatives serving as borough, county, or district councillors?
§ Sir S. HoareWhatever may be the arguments for or against extending the existing exemptions from jury service, I am not in a position to hold out hopes of legislation on this subject in the near future.
§ Mr. DayIn view of the fact that these representatives give so much of their time to serving on local government bodies, will the Minister consider whether this exemption can be made?
§ matter, with power to get full information?
§ The Prime MinisterI have said that the matter is under my consideration.
§ Mr. GrenfellHow soon will the Prime Minister be able to give a definite answer?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot answer that question. I have said that the matter is under my consideration.