§ Lord Rawlinson of Ewellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who were the sponsors or referees that supported the Solicitor-General in her application for a patent as Queen's Counsel. [HL636]
§ The Attorney-General (Lord Goldsmith)The Solicitor-General was made Queen's Counsel upon her appointment which is in accordance with past practice. There were no sponsors or referees.
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§ Lord Rawlinson of Ewellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Solicitor-General has received a certificate to practise advocacy in the High Court; and, if so, when. [HL637]
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Solicitor-General does not have a certificate to practise advocacy in the High Court.
§ Lord Rawlinson of Ewellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Solicitor-General holds any office in the Bar Council. [HL638]
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Solicitor-General is anex-officio member of the Bar Council.