§ Lord APSLEYasked the Home Secretary if he is aware of the waste of time caused to business men by jurors being summoned to attend an assize court who are afterwards not even empanelled and yet not released; and whether he will communicate with the under-sheriffs suggesting that in the interests of the trade of the country they should only summon the minimum of jurors needed?
§ Sir H. SAMUELI have no authority in the matter, but the information at my disposal leads me to believe that summoning officers do not summon more jurors than is necessary. A margin is required so as to allow for excusals, challenges, and for a fresh jury being required. If the Noble Lord has any specific case in mind, I should be obliged if he would furnish me with particulars.