§ 52. Mr. ALPASSasked the Attorney-General what magisterial appointments have been made in the borough of Bristol during the last four years; and what number, if any, can be regarded as working-class representatives?
§ The SOLICITOR-GENERAL (Sir James Melville)The number of appointments for the period mentioned is fourteen. In making these appointments care has been taken to secure a reasonable representation of all classes of the community, but my noble Friend the Lord Chancellor cannot undertake to specify the occupation of each person appointed.
§ Mr. ALPASSIs the learned Solicitor-General aware that out of 78 magistrates for the city of Bristol only eight are representatives of the working-classes, and, in view of the disproportionate number of working-class representatives on the magisterial bench, will he not consider making representations to the Lord Chancellor with a view of redressing the matter?
§ Mr. LAWTHERWill the learned Solicitor-General see that in the future those who are designated as of no occupation are not appointed?
§ Mr. ALPASSMay I have a reply to my supplementary question?