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Oral Answers to Questions — Magistrates (Appointments, Lancashire).

– in the House of Commons am ar 24 Gorffennaf 1935.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

42.

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster the number of magistrates appointed for the county of Lancaster during each of the last five years, and the number now holding office?

Photo of Mr John Davidson Mr John Davidson , Hemel Hempstead

The number of magistrates appointed for the County Palatine of Lancaster during each of the last five years is as follows:

1931………45
1932………52
1933………64
1934………142
1935………162
The total number now holding office is approximately 2,478.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Can the Chancellor say whether these appointments are invariably made on the advice of the advisory committee or otherwise?

Photo of Mr John Davidson Mr John Davidson , Hemel Hempstead

Always on the advice of the advisory committee.