Unemployment Benefit Adjudicators

HC Deb 15 May 1984 vol 60 cc151-2W

Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to ensure that unemployment benefit adjudicators considering claims

1980 Standard Industrial Classification
	September 1981	June 1982	June 1983
Wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and parts and accessories (Activity heading 6148)	38.7	42.8	42.0
Retail distribution of motor vehicles and parts and accessories (Activity heading 6510)	192.6	185.4	183.6

from different areas based on similar facts maintain a consistent policy in deciding on applications for unemployment benefit.

Mr. Alan Clark

The independence of the adjudicating authorities precludes Ministers from intervening in the adjudication process. We understand, however, that the chief adjudication officer has recently given guidance to regional adjudication officers aimed at ensuring consistency in the treatment of claims.