§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Attorney-General what he estimates will be the backlog of appeals awaiting hearing by the Employment Appeal Tribunal 444W when it comes into operation on 30th March; and how many divisions of the Employment Tribunal will be sitting to hear and to help clear that backlog.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt is estimated that on 30th March there will be 138 appeals awaiting hearing by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London and 30 in Glasgow.
In London the Tribunal will sit in one division from 31st March to 14th April. From 27th April onwards it will sit in two or three divisions as circumstances require.
In Glasgow sittings will begin on 28th April and are expected to average two or three per week.
§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Attorney-General what will be the constitution of the Employment Appeal Tribunal when it commences operation on 30th March; and what steps have been taken in order to strengthen the tribunal thereafter.
§ The Attorney-GeneralOn 30th March the Employment Appeal Tribunal will consist of the President, Mr. Justice Phillips, five other High Court judges, one judge of the Court of Session and eighteen other—non-judicial—members. The appointment of more non-judicial members is under consideration.