§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Home Secretary whether he will set up a committee to inquire into all the circumstances connected with the appointment and remuneration of a clerk to justices with a view to bringing the present system into line with modern requirements and to make recommendations to that end?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonA Departmental Committee was appointed in April, 1938, under the Chairmanship of Lord Roche, to inquire into the conditions of service of clerks to justices and their assistants, including qualifications, appointment, remuneration, superannuation and duties, and to make recommendations as to any changes which might be considered desirable. The proceedings of the Committee had to be suspended on the outbreak of war but I recognise that it would be very desirable, if practicable, that the work of this Commitee should be completed, and I am considering what steps can be taken to this end.