Clause 24 - Deputy District Judges (Magistrates' Courts)
Courts Bill [Lords]
11:15 am
Mr Christopher Leslie (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs; Shipley, Labour)
The hon. Gentleman might be testing the patience of the Committee. I explained previously why, in respect of a deputy district judge, the words that he seeks are not set out. As my explanation has been fairly robust, I am reluctant to fall back on the requirement to write to hon. Members. The reason for the wording is the difference in seniority between a deputy district judge and a district judge. That is why Her Majesty makes the appointments under clause 22. It is self-explanatory. If I am missing the point, will the hon. Gentleman clarify it?