§ Simon HughesTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many magistrates(a) joined and (b) retired from the bench in each year since 1997. [124914]
§ Mr. LeslieThe table sets out the information for England and Wales, including the Duchy of Lancaster.
Total appointed1 Retirements at age 70 Resignations and removals 1997 1,573 606 879 1998 1,609 623 1,004 1999 1,743 559 1,058 1 January to 31 March 2000 180 133 405 2000–01 1,618 590 1,709 2001–02 1,786 638 1,302 2002–03 1,623 593 1,181 1 Excludes re-appointments.