HC Deb 22 May 1997 vol 294 c143W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many unsuccessful applicants for Silk in each year since 1992 sought an interview with officials in his Department to ascertain the factors considered by the Lord Chancellor when arriving at his decision. [704]

Mr. Hoon

The factors considered by the Lord Chancellor when arriving at his decisions on Silk are detailed in the notes provided to all applicants. The number of unsuccessful applicants who sought an interview with officials to discuss their personal position in 1995 and 1996 were 36 and 41 respectively. For earlier years the information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.