SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT (APPEALS TO COURT OF SESSION)

HC Deb 06 May 1977 vol 931 cc296-7W

Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Lord Advocate when he will introduce an order under Section 15(3) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971 to allow appeals on points of law to the Court of Session from supplementary benefit appeal tribunals.

The Lord Advocate

In accordance with the undertaking given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security on 19th January 1977—[Vol. 924, c. 164]—my noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor and I will be making a joint order applicable to England, Wales and Scotland in the course of the summer.