27 MARCH 1920, Page 12

A CLEAR CASE OF WASTE.

[To THE EDITOR OF TELE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—In the recent case of Beard before the House of Lords six counsel, including both Law Officers and one unbeneficed K.C., appeared for the Crown. No doubt the Crown was entitled to appeal, but any ordinary team of one K.C. and one junior could have done this gigantic job. As it is, the country has to pay these six gentlemen four days' fees, to say nothing of "pickings." Surely the House of Commons ought "to know the reason why."—I am, Sir, &c., TAXPAYER.