§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Attorney-General if he will name the members of the Newcastle magistrates advisory committee on appointments to the Newcastle upon Tyne bench.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe names of the members of the Lord Chancellor's advisory committee for Newcastle upon Tyne are—
- Miss E. D. Barraclough
- Mr. J. Burn
- Mr. J. L. Curry
- Miss A. F. Irwin
- Mrs. L. M. Kennedy
- Mrs. F. F. Southern
- Miss J. R. Straker
- Mr. D. I. Williams
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Attorney-General what priority he gives to ensuring an even representation of all geographic areas in Newcastle upon Tyne upon the magistrates bench.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Lord Chancellor expects all his advisory committees to put forward candidates who are suitable for appointment. Subject to this, he requires them to seek to achieve a bench which is broadly representative of the community it serves. To this end, he expects them to take into account geographical and other factors.