HC Deb 21 February 1924 vol 169 c1952
16. Mr. BIRKETT

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he has now considered the question of affording to pensioners skilled legal assistance in the presentation of their cases before the tribunals and elsewhere; and whether he will take steps to ascertain, through the Law Officers of the Crown or otherwise, whether any effective and practical scheme can be devised whereby such skilled legal assistance could be provided voluntarily by members of both branches of the legal profession?

Mr. ROBERTS

As the hon. Member is aware, the procedure of the tribunals is entirely determined by the Lord Chancellor, and I can only suggest that he should address his question to my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General.