18. Mr. R. S. YOUNGasked the Minister of Labour the name of the chairman of the court of referees who officiate at Holloway Road, Islington, Employment Exchange, the number of cases heard since the beginning of this year, and the number of claims disallowed?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe sittings of this court during the period 13th January to 8th June, 1931, were presided over either by the chairman, Mr. F. J. Kershaw, or by Mr. J. C. Adams, a reserve chairman. During the period 1,803 cases were considered by the court and 1,482 were disallowed.
Mr. YOUNGIf the Minister happens to have any reason to think that these decisions are unjust, has she any power to intervene?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have power to bring any new facts before the courts.