HC Deb 10 May 1923 vol 163 cc2547-8
10. Mr. PIELOU

asked the Minister of Pensions the number of cases brought before the House of Lords Appeal Tribunal, Birmingham, for the six months ending 31st December, 1922, and also for the same period in 1921; and if he will state the result of these appeals?

Colonel GIBBS (Treasurer of the Household)

During the six months ending 31st December, 1921, eight tribunals sat at Birmingham. During the six months ending 31st December, 1922, five tribunals sat at that centre. The results of the sittings during the two periods in question were as follow:—

  1. (1) Six months ending 31st December, 1921: Heard, 2,746; Allowed, 693.
  2. (2) Six months ending 31st December, 1922: Heard, 1,285; Allowed, 312.