§ 9. Mr. T. Charles Pannellasked the Minister of Labour why he has relieved Mr. G. Haggen of Leeds of his chairmanship of the National Service hardship committee and local appeal board.
§ Sir W. MoncktonMr. Haggen's appointments as chairman of a Military Service (Hardship) Committee and local appeal board were for the duration of his appointment as chairman of a court of referees and later of a local tribunal of the Ministry of National Insurance. When he ceased to be chairman of a local tribunal the other two appointments were, in consequence, terminated.
§ Mr. PannellCould the right hon. and learned Gentleman tell me why it was that as recently as 1st March last this gentleman was appointed by the Secretary of State for Air, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, and has become the chairman of the R.A.F. Appeal Tribunal? Is he aware that this gentleman is under the impression that he is being victimised by Government Departments?
§ Sir W. MoncktonI was not aware of the information which the hon. Gentleman has added about the other Ministry. I can only say that it has been found desirable that the chairmanships referred to in my answer should be held by the same person.