HC Deb 22 July 1937 vol 326 cc2379-80
7. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has investigated the case reported to him regarding a chairman of a court of referees in Greenock who was alleged to be using the influence of his position to prevent an appeal to the Umpire by a claimant against a majority decision of his court; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?

Mr. E. Brown

I regret that the hon. Member was not in his seat last Thursday to put his original question. I have since received a communication from him which I am investigating.

Mr. Gibson

If I give the right hon. Gentleman certain particulars will he consider them?

Mr. Brown

I shall be very glad to have them. I have no information at all as a foundation for the original statement.

Mr. Kirkwood

If the Minister finds that this statement is accurate, will he see that this chairman is removed from the court of referees?

Mr. Brown

I shall not prejudge anything. I must wait until I get the evidence.

Mr. Kirkwood

But if the Minister then finds that the statement is correct, will he have this chairman removed?

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