§ 47. Sir D. Renton asked the Attorney-General what will be the dates of the law terms from 1st October, 1966, to 31st July, 1967.
§ The Attorney-GeneralUnder the Rules of the Supreme Court the Michaelmas Term will run from 1st October to 21st December, 1966, the Hilary Term from 11th January to 22nd March, 1967, the Easter Term from 4th April to 12th May, 1967, and the Trinity Term from 23rd May to 31st July, 1967. My noble Friend the Lord Chancellor is at present considering whether any of these dates should be altered.
§ Sir D. RentonWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman now give an undertaking that there will not be changes caused by the fixing by the President of the Board of Trade last year of a new date for what is called the Spring Holiday, which is normally taken on Whit Monday, but will next year be on 29th May? If there is uncertainty about that, it will cause great confusion.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThis is a matter which the Lord Chancellor is considering. A change in regard to the arrangements for the Whitsun Vacation may well meet public convenience, but, as I say, it is under consideration.