§ Ms JowellTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many women were appointed as judges in the High Court, county court and the Court of Appeal for each year since 1990; and what proportion these women represent of the total number of judges. [18247]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThe table shows the total number and the number and proportion of women appointed to the Court of Appeal, the High Court and as circuit judges in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995. The end column lists the total number of judges in post, as a combined figures, as at 31 December for each year, and the number and proportion of women. The figures for 1990 are not readily available.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThe matters raised by the hon. Member are confidential.