HC Deb 24 June 1925 vol 185 cc1549-50W
Mr. BENNETT

asked the Attorney-General if he can now make any statement regarding the contemplated legislation for improving the facilities accorded to poor litigants?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

As regards the Supreme Court, the Report of Mr. Justice Lawrence's Committee has been accepted in principle by the Supreme Court Rule Committee, and the proposed Rules are being considered by that Rule Committee and by the Law Societies. As regards the other Courts, civil and criminal, and the general

last six years, and I am not prepared to furnish an estimate of the tonnage of coal replaced annually since 1919 by the use of fuel oil.

question of advice as distinct from litigation, the question is being considered by a Committee presided over by Mr. Justice Finlay. I am unable to predict the conclusions which that Committee will reach or whether their recommendation will require legislation.