§ 32. Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is his policy towards interviewing applicants for the magistracy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntMy advisory committees always try to interview as many applicants as possible.
§ Sir Thomas ArnoldMay I invite my right hon. Friend to consider increasing, on an experimental basis, the number of members on one or more of his advisory committees so that more applicants can have interviews?
§ Mr. HuntI shall carefully ponder what my hon. Friend has said, but it is important to recognise that it is necessary to have a balance on any committee. However, as he has raised the matter I shall naturally look into it carefully.