HC Deb 18 April 1996 vol 275 c610W
Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cases have been heard by fair employment tribunals since 1 January 1990. [25230]

Mr. Ancram

During the period 1 January 1990 to 31 March 1996, 207 complaints were determined after full hearings by the fair employment tribunal.

Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions since January 1990 the Court of Appeal has altered an award on the ground that the Fair Employment Tribunal misdirected itself in assessing compensation. [25236]

Mr. Ancram

None.

Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions (a) the president and (b) the vice-president of the fair employment tribunals have imposed cash penalties on employers who were in breach of tribunal orders; what has been the amount of the penalties imposed; and how many such breaches have been referred to the High Court for enforcement or committal. [25232]

Mr. Ancram

No orders have been issued by the tribunal.

Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many appeals to the fair employment tribunals have been dismissed since January 1990. [25235]

Mr. Ancram

There have been no appeals.