HC Deb 19 July 1994 vol 247 c202W
Mr. Kynoch

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he plans to conduct a quinquennial review of the independent tribunal service.

Mr. Lilley

In keeping with our commitment to continuing improvement in customer service and value for money in public services, reflected in the citizens charter, the Government have an established programme for regular reviews of non-departmental public bodies. As part of this programme, in consultation with my noble and learned Friends the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Advocate, my Department will shortly begin a quinquennial review of the organisation and management of the Independent Tribunal Service. The review will fully respect the independence of the judicial functions of the service.

Anyone who has an interest in the work of the Independent Tribunal Service is welcome to send in their views, by 30 September 1994, and, to do so, is asked first to contact:

  • Elizabeth Thorp
  • DSS
  • Room 1820
  • Euston Tower
  • 286 Euston Road
  • London
  • NW1 3DN

The results of the review will be announced in due course.