§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Attorney-General what guidance the Lord Chancellor gives to justices of the peace 449W regarding their powers under section 79 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 to swear in as special constables persons nominated for the purpose by harbours, docks or piers undertakers and as to the nature of the inquiries to be made before such swearing in; and when such guidance was last amended.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe Lord Chancellor does not give guidance to justices of the peace on the exercise of their powers. They receive advice as to the law and procedure on such matters from their justices' clerk.