§ Mr. Weetchasked the Attorney-General what proportion of the total number of chief registrars at the Land Registry, since its inception, have been lawyers; and whether there is anything prohibiting the appointment to the office of someone who, professionally, is not connected with the legal profession.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAll the chief land registrars have been lawyers as required by statute. The office of Chief Land Registrar calls for special skills and experience of a suitably qualified lawyer. Section 53 of the Administration of Justice Act 1956 precludes the appointment of anyone who is not a barrister or solicitor of at least 10 years' standing.