§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he has received any recommendations in respect of appointments to the Barrow-in-Furness borough bench of magistrates; and, if so, by whom they have been sent in, how many there are, and whether the local magistrates have been consulted with regard to any new appointments?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; eight recommendations for appointment have been submitted through the usual channels in accordance with the Report of the Royal Commission upon the Selection of Justices of the Peace. It would be most undesirable and contrary to all precedent to consult existing Justices as to any appointments.