Judges (Hansard, 24 March 1994)

HC Deb 24 March 1994 vol 240 c342W 342W

§ Mr. Mackinlay
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will make a statement on his powers and his practice in discussing with judges their stewardship of cases in relation to cost, conduct and the legal principles involved.

Mr. John M. Taylor
No; I have no such powers.

§ Mr. Mackinlay
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what guidance he gives to judges about dismissing employment appeals on the basis of written submissions only.

Mr. John M. Taylor
None; the procedure is prescribed in the statutory rules.