HC Deb 21 February 1973 vol 851 cc121-2W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in which local authority areas he will be responsible for the appointment of justices of the peace after 1st April 1974.

Mr. John Davies

As provided for in the Local Government Act 1972 I shall be responsible for the appointment of justices throughout the counties of Lancashire, Merseyside and greater Manchester.

"Statistics of Education Volume 3", the latest figures in print being those for 1970. Details for 1971, due to be published this year, are as follows:

Mr. Oakes

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he has for setting up advisory committees for commissioners of the peace to assist him in making appointments of justices; and how many such advisory committees he will appoint.

Mr. John Davies

Plans are being made for the setting up of advisory committees in these three counties but the number has not yet been decided. I hope that shadow advisory committees will be established later this year.