§ Mr. W. BAKERasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the remarks of Mr. Justice Swift at the Monmouth Assizes, when he stated that for 30 years he had appreciated the hardship imposed on citizens who were called upon to do the business of the State without any provision towards their expenses of attendance and whether he will consider the problem with a view to introducing legislation?
§ Captain HACKINGMy attention has been called to the learned Judge's remarks, but as regards the prospect of legislation upon this subject, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Central Southwark (Colonel Day) on the 7th instant.