HC Deb 23 May 1963 vol 678 cc630-1
39. Sir B. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has now heard from the persons invited to serve on the committee for inquiring into the jury system; whether he will state the names of those appointed to the Committee; and whether he will ask the Committee to report within a maximum period of one year.

Mr. Brooke

I will, with permission, circulate the list of members of the Committee in the OFFICIAL REPORT. I am grateful to them for accepting my invitation to serve. I am sure that the Committee will produce its report as soon as possible; I do not think it would be right to ask it to do so by a particular date.

Sir B. Janner

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his remarks mean that this may be delayed for years? Is he prepared, in the meantime, to support a Measure if it is introduced to deal with the obvious anomalies which now exist?

Mr. Brooke

I have appointed such an excellent Committee that I am sure that it will not take years over this important job.

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