§ 64. Mr. Wilkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to provide for the extension of the stipendiary magistracy in the larger boroughs in the country.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerUnder Section 29 of the Justices of the Peace Act, 1949, the council of any borough having a separate commission of the peace may petition the Secretary of State for the appointment of a stipendiary magistrate. I see no need for further legislation.