HC Deb 17 July 1939 vol 350 c48W
Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the fact that no women have yet been appointed as recorders or stipendiary magistrates, although women with the necessary statutory qualifications have been available for over 10 years, he will implement his undertaking to select the candidate who appears to possess the best qualifications, irrespective of the sex of the candidate?

Sir S. Hoare

I have every intention of implementing my undertaking when I am satisfied that a woman candidate possesses the best qualifications.

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