§ Lord Sefton of Garstonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the Court of Appeal referred to the European Court of Justice the case referred to in the letter from Viscount Astor (ref: POS(2)6125/1) and what steps have been taken to expedite this matter.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Social Security (Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish)A ruling by the European Court of Justice is not expected before July 1995 at the earliest.
It would not be appropriate for Ministers to seek to interfere with the independent processes of the courts.