HC Deb 24 July 1996 vol 282 cc585-6W
Mr. Ian McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many tribunal venues run by the independent tribunal service have been closed in the last 12 months; and where they were; [38492]

(2) what plans there are to close tribunal venues currently run by the independent tribunal service in the next 12 months. [38494]

Mr. Roger Evans

The administrative arrangements for social security appeals tribunals are the responsibility of the independent tribunal service, which has been asked to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many tribunal venues there are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for the hearing of(a) social security appeal tribunals, (b) disability appeal tribunals, (c) child support appeal tribunals and (d) medical appeal tribunals. [38491]

Mr. Evans

The administrative arrangements for social security, disability, medical and child support appeals tribunals are the responsibility of the independent tribunal service and the independent tribunal service, Northern Ireland, which have been asked to write to the hon. Member.