HC Deb 01 December 1989 vol 162 cc445-6W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Attorney-General how many magistrates have been removed from the Bench for each year since 1980 for(a) being convicted of a criminal offence and (b) any other reason.

The Attorney-General

Figures are available from 1984 onwards. Before that time the cost of ascertaining the information required would be excessive.

Justices removed by Lord Chancellor
On conviction For other reasons
1984 2 11
1985 2 4
1986 2 5
1987 0 4
1988 2 4
19891 3 4
1 To date.