HC Deb 14 February 1949 vol 461 cc787-8
48. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Attorney-General why Sir Maurice Bloch's name has been erased from the list of Justices of the Peace for Glasgow.

The Attorney-General

The name of Sir Maurice Bloch was removed from the Commission of the Peace at the direction of the Lord Chancellor. After considering the Report of the Tribunal presided over by Mr. Justice Lynskey, my noble Friend decided that it would be undesirable for Sir Maurice Bloch to remain a Justice of the Peace.

Mr. Hughes

Is this the only gentleman who has been treated in this way, and is the Attorney-General aware that there is a widespread feeling in Glasgow that this savours of petty persecution; and, further, can he say why the appendix to this gentleman was removed while his prefix was left to him?

Mr. Hector Hughes

Can my right hon. and learned Friend say what supervision is kept by him over the conduct of Justices of the Peace in order to ensure that it remains up to the standard

appropriate for the effective discharge of their judicial and other duties?

The Attorney-General

That is another question.