§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
Following the change in Section 2(9)(d) of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2351) whereby it is no longer a requirement to have regard to the representative's ability to pay, what guidance will be given to tribunals or chairmen on the exercise of their new discretionary powers. [HL89]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)This change was a minor correction to achieve consistency between the provisions on "wasted costs" awards against representatives and those on costs and preparation time awards against parties. Guidance to tribunals and chairmen is a matter for the judicial presidents of the tribunals.
§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
Which Ministers of the Crown have powers to invoke the National Security Proceedings provisions under Section 54(1)—(4) of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1861). [HL92]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleAny Minister of the Crown may invoke the procedures set out in this rule.
§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether a chairman can review his own judgment under Section 33(4) of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1861). [HL93]