§ Keith VazTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, how many appointments he has made since Thursday 12 June; and how many are pending. [120829]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Lord Chancellor has made 67 appointments since 12 June 2003 (two of which were signatures of the Instrument of Appointment), recommended one appointment to HM the Queen (approved) and has sworn in seven Judges. There are 28 appointments pending for the Lord Chancellor to make recommendations to the Queen; five awaiting swearing in by the Lord Chancellor and 348 for the Lord Chancellor to make the appointments (of these 13 are for signature of the Instrument of Appointment).