§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Attorney-General why he does not regard it as appropriate to disclose information about members on(a) the north-east London area advisory committee and (b) the north-east London advisory committee Waltham Forest division sub-committee; what steps he is taking to ensure that the local community are confident that these individuals are fit for their positions; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe purpose of these committees is to advise the Lord Chancellor on the appointment of justices. The final decision is his. The Lord Chancellor believes that it is appropriate for the names of the members to be disclosed but sees no purpose in the publication of personal information about them.