13. Dr Barry Newman asked -

Over the last seven years, how many Diocesan Readers and how many Parish Readers -

(a) had their licences revoked and what were the reasons?

(b) surrendered their licences and what were the reasons, if any were given?

(c) had licences that became null and void due to death or any other reason?

To which the President replied -

In 1991 there were 364 Licensed Diocesan Readers and 376 Licensed Parish Readers.

As at 18 September 1998 there were 156 Licensed Diocesan Readers and 371 Licensed Parish Readers.

Statistics are not kept which would provide answers to these questions.