HC Deb 02 May 1996 vol 276 c602W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many new justices of the peace were appointed in Wales during 1995; and what is the political affiliation of the new appointees. [27019]

Mr. Jonathan Evans

The total number of new justices of the peace appointed in Wales in 1995 was 112. Their political affiliation is as follows:

  • Conservative: 30
  • Labour: 46
  • Liberal Democrat: 12
  • Plaid Cymru: 12
  • Independent/Other: 12