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Vaquier Trial (Crown Counsel).

Oral Answers to Questions — Aliens. – in the House of Commons at on 4 August 1924.

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Photo of Mr Thomas Johnston Mr Thomas Johnston , Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western

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asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many counsel were briefed in addition to the Attorney-General for the prosecution in the recent trial of Vaquier; and what sums each counsel, including the Attorney-General, so engaged received?

Mr. GRAHAM:

I am informed that three counsel were engaged, in addition to the Attorney-General, at the trial of Vaquier. The question of remuneration has not been settled yet, but as soon as it has been settled, I will let my hon. Friend have the figures.

Photo of Mr Thomas Johnston Mr Thomas Johnston , Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western

Is it not the case that the fees to be charged are marked on every brief?

Mr. GRAHAM:

I understand not.

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

Is the Attorney-General paid by results?

Photo of Mr William Pringle Mr William Pringle , Penistone

Will the Treasury consider reviving the rules regarding the payment of Law Officers which prevailed when Lord Birkenhead was Attorney-General?

Mr. GRAHAM:

Obviously, I cannot commit the Government to that off-hand. It would require consideration.

Photo of Mr William Pringle Mr William Pringle , Penistone

It is worth the Treasury's while to economise.