§ 136. Mr. Haleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the inadequacy of the present provisions for the defence of poor prisoners; and what measures he is taking to inquire into or to remedy this matter.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeIn October, 1953, the fees payable to solicitors and counsel in criminal cases were increased by 50 per cent., and a new provision was introduced for the payment of a daily fee in cases where a trial at assizes or quarter sessions lasts for more than two full days. I have this question under review, but I am not in a position to make any further statement.