HC Deb 29 April 1947 vol 436 c191W
3. Mr. Law

asked the Minister of National Insurance whether an insured person who appeals against an insurance officer's decision not to grant unemployment benefit is entitled to legal representation when appearing before a court of referees, in order to ensure that every aspect of a case is presented to the court.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The court of referees regulations allow the insured person to be represented at hearings before the court but not by counsel or solicitor. This has always been the practice.