SIR: I wish to express my concern that on attending for Jury Service at Bolton Crown Court on October 9, smokers and non-smokers had to share the same room.

There were far more smokers than non-smokers and the room soon became most unpleasant to sit in. One lady was drinking water every half hour or so, I had such a dry throat, stinging eyes and then started with a cough, that I could not attend the very next day, and rang in to say so.

I was told to write to the Chief Clerk which I have done but also thought I would write to the BEN.

I do so hope that a separate room will be soon found for the non-smokers.

Juror, Bolton

(Name and address supplied)

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