§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Solicitor-General whether he is aware that, owing to pressure of work, considerable delay occurs in the transaction of business by the Lunacy Department of the High Court of Justice; and whether, having regard to the grave inconvenience caused thereby, he will consider the desirability of recommending the appointment of one or more additional Masters in Lunacy?
The SOLICITOR-GENERALThe Lord Chancellor has for some time had under his consideration the condition of business in the Lunacy Department. Steps have been taken to remedy the congestion, and the situation will be kept under review until the result of the measures taken can be ascertained.