§ MR. COGHILLI beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if he could state what was the yearly sum paid to Lord Penzance as Judge of the Court of Arches; and whether he had any duties to perform in connection with his office?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERNothing was paid to Lord Penzance as Judge of the Court of Arches out of public funds. The duties are described in the Public Worship Regulation Act, 1874.
§ MR. COGHILLDid he not receive a sum of £5,000 a year?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER: No, Sir. He received a pension for his service as Judge, but nothing as Judge of the High Court of Arches.