HC Deb 30 June 1977 vol 934 cc337-8W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied that the present system and framework for appointing members of industrial tribunals gives adequate representation for women.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am anxious to increase the proportion of women on the tribunal membership panel so that it reflects as far as possible the composition of the working population. But I see no need to change the present system for appointing members to the tribunals.

Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any proposals for changing the system and framework for appointing members to industrial tribunals to ensure more female members are appointed.

Mr. Harold Walker

No, I have, however, asked the sponsoring bodies when putting forward their nominations to continue to bear in mind my concern that the composition of the tribunal membership should if possible broadly reflect the proportion of women in the working population.