HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 cc1208-9
21. Mr. Keeling

asked the Attorney-General whether the Government propose to take any action, prior to the Report of the Denning Committee, to accelerate the hearing of defended and undefended divorce cases.

The Attorney-General (Sir Hartley Shawcross)

Yes, Sir. My noble Friend the Lord Chancellor is in constant communication with the Lord Chief Justice and the President of the Divorce Division, and it has been decided to recommend to His Majesty the King the appointment of additional Commissioners of Assize to assist the Judges on Circuit, and in addition to appoint Special Commissioners to sit both in London and in the provinces.