§ 29. Mr. WELLOCKasked the Minister of Labour the number of appeals which were brought before courts of referees during the last three months, and which were considered by three persons, two persons, and by the chairman alone, respectively?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDDuring the three months ended 14th January, 1929, 65,462 appeals were considered by courts of referees in Great Britain. Statistics giving the information referred to in the last part of the question are not available.
§ Mr. WELLOCKIs it not important to have these figures, in view of the fact that, unless the full court of three members is sitting, the decision of the court is the decision of the chairman and that much dissatisfaction has been caused thereby?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDIf the hon. Member can give me any information pointing to that conclusion, I will consider it.
§ Mr. WELLOCKIs it not a fact that, unless three members are sitting, the decision of the court is the decision of the chairman?