HC Deb 21 July 1972 vol 841 cc193-4W
Mr. Rose

asked the Attorney-General what are the names of the chairmen of industrial tribunals in London with less than two years practice at the English Bar or as solicitors; and what are the names of the two who lived in England only one year before their appointment.

The Attorney-General

Sir John Clayden and Mr. J. S. Rumbold are the chairmen in the first category. Sir John Clayden is the only London chairman who lived in England for less than one year before his appointment. Mr. Rumbold was thought to have been in the second category also, but further inquiries have shown that he lived in England for two years before his appointment.

Mr. Rose

asked the Attorney-General whether he will send out a circular to practising members of the legal profession and others who appear before industrial tribunals to ascertain their views on the conduct of chairmen of industrial tribunals without previous English experience.

The Attorney-General

No.

Mr. Rose

asked the Attorney-General whether he will send inspectors to assess the suitability of chairmen of industrial tribunals without previous English experience, in order to assist him in making future appointments.

The Attorney-General

No.