§ Sir R. Glynasked the Attorney-General whether, in view of the number of justices over the age of 70 who are still appointed to adjudicate in juvenile courts in pursuance of the Juvenile Courts (Constitution) Rules, 1933, he will consider introducing legislation to assist the Lord Chancellor in reducing the average age of justices throughout the country?
§ The Attorney-GeneralI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer which I gave him on 4th February describing the administrative measures which have been taken with a view to securing that magistrates who, for reasons of age or other infirmity, are no longer able to discharge their duties in court with full efficiency can be placed on the supplemental list. It is proposed to introduce legislation to facilitate this procedure.
§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Attorney-General how often the advisory committee for the recommendation for the appointment as justices of the peace for Renfrewshire met during each of the last two years; where it met; and what was the date and place of the last meeting?
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe last formal meeting of this committee took place on 15th December, 1937. The members of the committee were, however, consulted by the chairman by letter in May, 1939, and again in October, 1939.