§ 9. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that, in regard to the appointment of justices of the peace, those who give acknowledged voluntary service shall receive a fair share of the appointments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe first considerations for these appointments, on which my right hon. Friend is advised by local committees, is personal suitability. Public service is among the other factors taken into account.