§ 25. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether there is a body known as the Women's Central Advisory Committee for the selection of women magistrates in existence; if so, under what law or Act of Parliament was this body set up; what are its powers; what are the qualifications for its members; and why is there such a body for the selection of women magistrates and not for the selection of men magistrates?
§ Mr. BONAR LAW (Leader of the House)In February last the Lord Chancellor invited the assistance of certain ladies to act in Committee for the purpose of advising him in the selection of women as Justices of the Peace. Its members have been selected, because, in the opinion of the Lord Chancellor, they are best qualified to advise him.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Gentleman reply to the last part of my question?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt rests with the Lord Chancellor.