HC Deb 23 February 1939 vol 344 c601W
Mr. White

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state as on the last convenient date the number of cases awaiting decision by the Umpire and the number which have been outstanding for more than one month, or two months, respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

The number of cases awaiting decision by the Umpire at 22nd February, 1939, was 425. Of these 47 had been awaiting decision for more than one month and nine for more than two months, respectively.