§ 8. Sir M. Lindsayasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many commissioners there are to hear pensions appeals; in how many cases in 1963 the appellant asked for permission to appear before them in person; and in what percentage of cases this request was acceded to.
§ Mrs. ThatcherOne Commissioner and seven deputy Commissioners. An
140Whas been the total effect of the changes in cash and in purchasing power; and if he will state the relationship between the limits and average earnings at the time of each change.
§ Mr. WoodThe following are the figures:
examination of the 155 decisions given in 1963 on retirement pension appeals shows that there were 21 requests by appellants for oral hearings; two of the requests were withdrawn and 14 of the remaining 19 were granted.