HC Deb 12 July 1999 vol 335 c48W
Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what further safeguards the Lord Chancellor plans to introduce to prevent political influence over matters which are properly the province of the judiciary. [90538]

Mr. Vaz

None. The judiciary are not subject to political influence. Their independence is already fully protected by long-standing laws and convention and by the office of Lord Chancellor.