HC Deb 21 September 1931 vol 256 cc1276-7
33. Mr. McSHANE

asked the Minister of Labour whether the post of chairman of a court of referees is a permanent or temporary one?

Mr. GRAY

Chairmen of courts of referees are appointed for one year and are eligible for re-appointment.

Mr. McSHANE

Is the appointment of these chairmen part-time or full time?

Mr. GRAY

It is a part-time appointment.

Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

Will there be any reduction of fees paid to the referees?

Mr. GRAY

The matter is under consideration, and an announcement will be made shortly.

Mr. McSHANE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that some of these chairmen of courts of referees get from 10 to 12 guineas for a 12-hour week, and will he represent that point of view to the Chancellor?

Mr. GRAY

All these points are under consideration, and will be fully dealt with.

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