HC Deb 09 June 1913 vol 53 cc1275-6W
Mr. SHERWELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that several gentlemen who have recently been appointed as justices of the peace for the county of Salop have refrained from taking the oath on appointment as a protest against the fee of £2 2s. charged on appointment as a justice of the peace in that county; and whether he will consider the desirability of issuing a circular to the clerks of the county authorities recommending the abolition, or reduction to a nominal sum, of all such fees?

Mr. McKENNA

I am issuing a circular to local authorities on the subject, and will send a copy to my hon. Friend when it is issued.