HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 cc56-7W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if it is his practice, when considering candidates for vacant positions on national insurance tribunals, to take into account whether or not they are trade union officials.

Mr. Orme

No.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of people sitting on national insurance tribunals in England and Wales; and how many of them are trade union officials.

Mr. Orme

About 230 chairmen and 3,200 members, a total of 3,430. I regret that it is not known how many are trade union officials.