HC Deb 28 February 1912 vol 34 cc1364-5
Mr. PRIMROSE

asked the Prime Minister when an Advisory Committee for the appointment of magistrates for the municipal borough of Wisbech would be set up?

Mr. McKENNA (for the Prime Minister)

When the Lord Chancellor considers that justices are required at Wisbech or any other borough he will further consider as to the appointment of an Advisory Committee.

Mr. PRIMROSE

How can the Lord Chancellor tell whether justices are required if he has no Advisory Committee?

Mr. McKENNA

I assume, perhaps without sufficient knowledge, through the Lord Lieutenant of the county.

Mr. PRIMROSE

Has the Lord Lieutenant any control over the borough benches?

Mr. McKENNA

Borough benches? I beg my hon. Friend's pardon.