§ Mr. CrausbyTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what representations she has received on the proposed transfer of responsibility for magisterial appointments in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to the Lord Chancellor. [111577]
§ Marjorie MowlamReplies to the consultation paper were requested by the end of February 2000, and currently we have received 118. I have received my hon. Friend's reply, for which I thank him.