HC Deb 04 June 1931 vol 253 cc350-1
52. Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether all British citizens who possess the requisite qualifications are eligible for appointment as puisne judges in the Leeward Islands; and how these appointments are made?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Dr. Drummond Shiels)

All British subjects who possess the requisite qualifications are eligible for appointment as puisne judges in the Leeward Islands. Such judges are selected by the Secretary of State on the authority of His Majesty and are appointed by the Governor by Letters Patent under the Public Seal of the Colony in accordance with such instructions as the Governor may receive from His Majesty through a Secretary of State.

Mr. TAYLOR

Has any citizen of the Empire other than a white man ever held this post?

Dr. SHIELS

Yes, there are at least two coloured puisne judges at present in the West Indies.