§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans she has in relation to each industrial tribunal situated on the Wales and Chester circuit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe Cardiff regional office has recently acquired some additional accommodation, and this will provide for an additional tribunal hearing room to deal with the increased caseload. The associated office at Shrewsbury, which serves mid and north Wales and parts of the Welsh Marches, has recently moved to new and larger premises, and these new premises also provide for an additional hearing room. Hearings are also held by visiting tribunals at other towns in the region, as determined by the president. There are no immediate plans to further change the tribunal premises, but the matter will be kept under review.