HC Deb 02 March 1948 vol 448 cc43-4W
15. Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Minister of Labour whether the proceedings of a local appeal tribunal set up to hear the appeal of a person against direction to a particular form of employment will be open to the Press.

Mr. Isaacs

No. These local appeal boards are not judicial tribunals but advisory bodies to advise the Minister and the National Service officer. I must allow people reasonable privacy when they come to explain their personnal circumstances.