§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Attorney-General what is now the average period between lodgement of papers at the personal application department of the London probate office and the interview for swearing the declaration; what was the average such period two years ago; and whether this period is likely to be reduced in the near future.
The Solicitor-GeneralAppointments for personal applicants at the principal probate registry to come to swear the oath in support of their applications for probate are now being given eight to nine weeks ahead. Two years ago the interval was four to five weeks. With the seasonal decline of business in the summer this interval may diminish somewhat over the next few months, but no permanent improvement can be foreseen at present.