HC Deb 01 April 1993 vol 222 cc343-4W
Mr. Boateng

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many circuit judges are aged over 65 years.

Mr. John M. Taylor

As at 1 March 1993, there were 490 circuit judges in post. Of these, 101 had passed their 65th birthday.

Mr. Boateng

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many circuit judges have already completed 15 years' service.

Mr. John M. Taylor

As at 1 March 1993, 61 out of the 490 circuit judges in post had completed 15 years' service as circuit judges.