§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will list for each year since 1978–79 the total number of appointments of all kinds it fell within the power of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to make, whether or not such appointments actually fell to be made in the year in question.
§ Mr. BiffenMy noble friend is responsible for making the following appointments:
1. All magistrates in the counties of Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. The numbers of magistrates appointed each year since 1978 are as follows:
Number 1978 279 1979 317 1980 256 1981 281 1982 263 *1983 230 * To date. 2. One governor of the Royal Lancaster grammar school. Appointments were made in 1979 and 1982. The appointment is not for a fixed period.
3. One member of the court of Liverpool university. Appointments were made in 1978—(on the death of the previous member)—1980 and 1983. The appointment is triennial.
4. Residents of Trinity hospital, an almshouse in Leicester. Appointments since 1978 have been as follows.
Number 1978 3 1979 6 1980 2 1981 7 1982 9 1983 4 5. The Master of Wyggeston hospital, also an almshouse. Appointments were made in 1978 and 1982.
6. The incumbents of a number of benefices. Appointments since 1978 are as follows.
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Number 1978 2 1979 1 1980 4 1981 3 1982 1 1983 0 7. The chaplain of the Queen's chapel of the Savoy. The present chaplain was appointed in 1983.
8. One member of the council of Lancaster university. Appointments were made in 1977, 1980 and 1983. The appointment is triennial.
9. One member of the court of Salford university. Appointments were made in 1977 and 1982.
10. Three governors of the King's school Pontyfract. Appointments were made in 1977, 1980 and 1983.
11. One governor of Whalley grammar school. The last appointment was made in 1982.
In addition my noble Friend recommends to Her Majesty every year for appointment the three high sheriffs of Lancaster, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.