§ 7. Mr. Richard Lawasked 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. EdeTen 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. Lawasked 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. LawWhile 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. EdeNegotiations 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. AwberyWhen 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. EdeThe salaries of magistrates' clerks are matters for recommendations to me by the appropriate authority.
§ Mr. AwberySurely the Minister could consult with the local authorities on this matter.