§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many applications have been received from primary school teachers under taking standard assessment tasks to be exempt from jury service; and how many have been granted in each of the last two years.
Mr. John M. TaylorNo statistics are collected on the number of applications for excusal from jury service made, the number of applications granted or the reasons for such applications. However, applications for deferral of jury service or excusal from jury service received from teachers summoned to serve during term time, and particularly during examination periods, are treated sympathetically.