§ 83. Mr. R. McNEILLasked whether there are now nearly 23,000 cases in the 898 list for hearing in the City Local Tribunal; and, if so, how long it is estimated that it will take to dispose of these cases?
§ Mr. LONGThe number stated in the question appears to be the total number of applications received from attested and unattested men since the tribunal started work. Of that total considerably more than half have already been dealt with; the remainder are being dealt with at the rate of over 2,000 per week, and arrangements are being made whereby cases will be dealt with even more rapidly. I think that the thanks of the country are due to the City Tribunal for the diligent manner in which they are dealing with the numerous and difficult cases which come before them.