HC Deb 21 December 1938 vol 342 cc2914-5W
Mr. Liddall

asked the Attorney-General whether he is aware that the number of cases overdue for trial in the King's Bench Division, notwithstanding the efforts of two extra Lords Justices, constitute a denial of justice; and will he, as present arrangements have failed, terminate within the next three months the existing methods which give rise to confusion and delay and the waste of time and money of every person concerned?

The Attorney-General

As my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, it is proposed, as soon as opportunity permits, to submit to both Houses of Parliament a Resolution authorising the appointment of two additional Judges to the King's Bench Division. In addition, it is hoped to arrange that, shortly after the beginning of next Term, the Division should have the assistance of three Lords Justices.