HC Deb 01 August 1906 vol 162 cc1067-8
MR. HIGHAM (Yorkshire, W.R., Sowerby)

I beg to ask the Prime Minister if the recent appointments by the Lord Chancellor to the magistracy in the counties were made on the suggestion of the Lords Lieutenant; and how far the Chancellor is prepared to act on the Resolution of the House of Commons of May 5th, 1893.

THE PRIME MINISTER AND FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Sir H. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN,) Stirling Burghs

Some of the recent appointments in the counties were made on the suggestion of the Lords-Lieutenant in the usual way. Many were made on the suggestion of other persons after communication with the Lords-Lieutenant. I stated early in this session that the policy embodied in the Resolution referred to was approved by His Majesty's Government and it has been continuously acted on since the present Government came into power. If my hon. friend will explain what it is in particular that he wishes to see done and ask a Question. there will be no difficulty in telling him whether it will be done or not.