Written question asked by Lord Bannside (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 February 2005. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will list recently appointed magistrates broken down by those appointed on a (a) full-time and (b) part-time basis; and what their religion is in each case. - Inc list.

Answer: Rev. Ian Paisley: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list recently appointed magistrates broken down by those appointed on a (a) full-time and (b) part-time basis; and what their religion is in each case. [214614] Mr. Leslie: I have been asked to reply. The following appointments of resident magistrates and deputy resident magistrates were made during the last three years: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Date Appointed Mr. J Meehan RM 1 February 2002 Mrs F Bagnall RM 4 July 2003 Mr. L McNally RM 4 July 2003 Mr. G Miller deputy RM 1 October 2002 Mr. P Magill deputy RM 1 October 2002 Ms A Henderson deputy RM 1 October 2002 Mr. A Kennedy deputy RM 1 October 2002 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. There are currently no part-time resident magistrates. Personal information, in relation to community background, is not held for these appointees.

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