§ Mr. Porterasked the Attorney-General how many barristers and solicitors, respectively, were considered in 1981 as possible assistant recorders; how many of those considered were appointed from each branch of the profession; how many solicitors are currently sitting as (a) recorders and (b) assistant recorders; and how many solicitors are circuit judges.
The Solicitor-GeneralForty-six solicitors are currently sitting as recorders, 45 have been approved to sit as assistant recorders and 20 solicitors are circuit judges. It is not possible to say how many qualified persons have been considered. In 1981, 160 banisters and nine solicitors were approved for the first time to sit as assistant recorders.
§ Mr. Porterasked the Attorney-General how many solicitor recorders have sat as deputy high court judges.