HC Deb 09 June 1998 vol 313 cc484-5W
Mrs. Humble

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what percentage of magistrates are from an ethnic minority; and what percentage of magistrates appointed in the last five years are from an ethnic minority. [45159]

Mr. Hoon

A recent survey (excluding the Duchy of Lancaster) showed that, of the 94 per cent. of magistrates who responded, 4.1 per cent. were from an ethnic minority. The percentage of magistrates appointed in the last five years (excluding the Duchy of Lancaster) who were from an ethnic minority is:

  • 1993: 5.7 per cent.
  • 1994: 5 per cent.
  • 1995: 6 per cent.
  • 1996: 6.5 per cent.
  • 1997: 6.5 per cent.