HC Deb 24 July 1935 vol 304 c1831
42. Mr. MANDER

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster the number of magistrates appointed for the county of Lancaster during each of the last five years, and the number now holding office?

The CHANCELLOR of the DUCHY of LANCASTER (Sir John Davidson)

The number of magistrates appointed for the County Palatine of Lancaster during each of the last five years is as follows:

1931 … … … 45
1932 … … … 52
1933 … … … 64
1934 … … … 142
1935 … … … 162
The total number now holding office is approximately 2,478.

Mr. MANDER

Can the Chancellor say whether these appointments are invariably made on the advice of the advisory committee or otherwise?

Sir J. DAVIDSON

Always on the advice of the advisory committee.