§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Attorney-General what is the present number of practising barristers and solicitors in the United Kingdom; and what were the comparable figures for the last three years for which figures are available.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI regret that the information requested does not come within my responsibility. The information can be obtained as follows:
Solicitors
- Practising in England and Wales: The Law Society.
- Practising in Northern Ireland: The Incorporated Law Society for Northern Ireland.
- Practising in Scotland: The Law Society of Scotland.
Barristers
- Practising in England and Wales: The Senate of the Inns of Court and the Bar.
- Practising in Northern Ireland: The General Council of the Bar of Northern Ireland.
- Practising in Scotland: The Faculty of Advocates.