HC Deb 12 March 1973 vol 852 cc250-1W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Attorney-General if he will give the numbers of men and women, respectively, now in office who have been appointed to legal positions by Her Majesty's Government, and including judges, Queen's counsel, stipendiary and lay magistrates and official referees; and if he will detail the respective offices.

The Attorney-General

The number of men and women respectively holding the appointments mentioned are:

Men Women
High Court Judges 72 1
Circuit Judges (including 3 former official referees) 230 4
Queen's Counsel in practice 292 1
Recorders 318 4
Stipendiary Magistrates 48 2
High Court Masters and Registrars 47 1
County Court and District Registrars 124 0
Lay Magistrates (approximate) 13,525 7,450

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