§ Mr. BoatengTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many judges aged 70 years or over are sitting on the circuit bench(a) full-time and (b) part-time; and how many of these are recorders or assistant recorders.
Mr. John M. TaylorAs at 1 June 1993, there were 16 full-time circuit judges aged 70 or over. In addition there were 29 deputy circuit judges and 12 recorders aged 70 or over, who may sit part time. There were no assistant recorders aged 70 or over.