§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many high sheriffs in(a) England, (b) the North West and (c) Lancashire have been (i) Masons and (ii) members of political parties in the last 10 years. [179288]
§ Mr. LeslieHigh sheriffs are not required to disclose this information. The shrievalty is, however, a non-political office, and any high sheriff who has been politically active is required to refrain from local or national political activity during his or her year as Sheriff.