§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Attorney-General what was the number of days worked by provincial stipendiary magistrates in 1991; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John M. TaylorI have been asked to reply.
The number of days worked by provincial stipendiary magistrates was approximately 5,000. Precise figures are not maintained centrally. On 31 December 1991 there were 26 provincial stipendiaries in post, of whom eight were appointed during that year.