§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Attorney-General if he will publish the names of all judges and recorders practising in the courts of England and Wales, together with(a) their annual salaries and (b) whether they possess graduate qualifications in a science subject.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAs at 1 November 1991, in England and Wales there were over 800 judges including district judges, circuit judges, High Court judges and the more senior judiciary. There were also some 780 recorders, a few of whom were also district judges. The names of recorders, circuit judges, High Court judges and the more senior judiciary are published regularly in a number of reference books.
The current annual salaries of judges, and of tribunal posts occupied by serving judges are set out in the table. The salaries are due to increase on 1 December 1991.
The office of recorder is a part-time appointment and fees are paid for each day sat. The current daily rate is £281, but this will increase to £286 on 1 December 1991.
Information about the educational qualifications of post-holders is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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Judicial Salaries From 1 April 1991 £ From 1 August 1991 £ From 1 December 1991 £ 1. Lord Chief Justice 102,950 104,750 2. Lords of Appeal Master of the Rolls 95,150 97,000 3. Lords Justices of Appeal President of the Family Division Vice Chancellor 91,400 93,000 4. High Court Judges 82,800 84,250 4a. Official Referees (London) 72,000 73,250 5. Senior Circuit Judges 65,250 66,500 Recorder of Liverpool Recorder of Manchester Chief Social Security Commissioner (England and Wales) President, Industrial Tribunals (England and Wales) Judge Advocate General President, Social Security Appeal Tribunals and Medical Appeal Tribunals (England and Wales) President, VAT Tribunals and Presiding Special Commissioner of Income Tax 6. Circuit Judges Senior 58,800 59,900 District Judge Family Division 7. District Judges PRFD 48,200 49,100 District Judges