§ 75. Mr. EVERARDasked the Attorney-General the number of magistrates appointed in the boroughs and counties, respectively, in the year 1928, and what proportion of these were women?
§ The SOLICITOR-GENERAL (Sir James Melville)In the year 1928, 388 magistrates were appointed in boroughs in England and Wales, of whom 43 were women, and 633 magistrates were appointed in counties in England and Wales, of whom 67 were women.
§ Mr. FREEMANWill the hon. and learned Gentleman also consider whether, in making these announcements, he could give some information to the House as to which particular political party they belong?