Justices of the Peace (Hansard, 28 January 1993)

HC Deb 28 January 1993 vol 217 c781W 781W

§ Mr. Hinchliffe
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many justices of the peace are aged(a) under 30 years, (b) under 40 years, (c) under 50 years, (d) under 60 years (e) over 60 years.

Mr. John M. Taylor
This information can be supplied only at disproportionate cost. The aim of the advisory committees which advise the Lord Chancellor and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the appointment of justices of the peace is to find as many candidates as possible under the age of 55, and particularly those in their 30s and 40s, in order to maintain a balanced age structure.