§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many adjudicators on immigration appeals there are; how many are whole-time and how many part-time; what Civil Service grade they have been allotted; what are their terms of service; and what pensions or superannuation rights they have.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThere are 48 adjudicators, of whom 18, including the Chief Adjudicator, are full-time and 30 part-time. Adjudicators are appointed under the Immigration Act 1971 and have independent status. The term of appointment for the Chief Adjudicator is fixed in relation to the individual appointment. Other full-time adjudicators are initially appointed for 10 years, or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier. Part-time adjudicators are appointed for an initial term of 12 months, with extension by674W agreement. Superannuation benefits for full-time adjudicators are similar to those provided from time to time for civil servants under the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme. Part-time appointments are not pensionable.