HC Deb 02 August 1951 vol 491 cc1593-4
7. Mr. Richard Law

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many instances since the war, he has, after consultation with local authorities, authorised an increase in the salary of a stipendiary magistrate; and in how many instances he has confirmed the appointment of a new stipendiary at a salary higher than that of his predecessor.

Mr. Ede

Ten stipendiary magistrates have received increases in salary since the war, including three whose increases were granted with effect from 1st April, 1945. In one case, a higher salary was paid on a new appointment.

8. Mr. Law

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the fact' that the salaries of county court judges and Metropolitan magistrates are to be raised, he will, after consultation with the local authorities concerned, review the salaries of stipendiary magistrates.

Mr. Ede

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Law

While thanking the Home Secretary for the consideration that he is to give to this matter, may I ask if he could say when he is likely to come to a decision?

Mr. Ede

Negotiations with local authorities on matters like this are apt to be rather protracted, because even when willing to move they are not always prepared to go quite as far as I should like.

Mr. Awbery

When dealing with the local authorities about stipendiary magistrates' salaries, will my right hon. Friend also consider the question of the salaries of magistrates' clerks?

Mr. Ede

The salaries of magistrates' clerks are matters for recommendations to me by the appropriate authority.

Mr. Awbery

Surely the Minister could consult with the local authorities on this matter.