HC Deb 24 March 1937 vol 321 cc2896-7
76. Mr. Bellenger

asked the Attorney-General how many of the Retford Borough magistrates are over 70 and 80 years of age, respectively?

The Solicitor-General (Sir Terence O'Connor)

One is over 70 and three are over 80.

Mr. Bellenger

Does not the hon. and learned Gentleman think that in view of the nature of this reply, some steps ought to be taken to get a revision of this bench of magistrates?

The Solicitor-General

The matter is one upon which the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Committee could communicate with my Noble Friend, if they thought the bench needed strengthening, and that is the proper course.

Mr. T. Williams

Is there any truth in the statement that all these magistrates are members of the Junior Imperial League?