§ Mr. Alan HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many members he has appointed to serve on(a) the Social Security Advisory Committee, (b) the Industrial Injuries Advisory Committee and (c) the Council on Tribunals; and how many are (i) woman, (ii) disabled and (iii) of ethnic minority origin. [6726]
§ Mr. BurtThe information is as follows:
Social security advisory committee Women Disabled Of ethnic minority origin 6 2 2 Total members appointed = 22.
Industrial injuries advisory council Women Disabled Of ethnic minority origin 8 Not available 0 Total members appointed = 24.
Council on tribunals1 Women Disabled Of ethnic minority origin 1 0 0 Notes:Total members appointed = 10. Figures are from 9 April 1992 to date. Source: 1 Lord Chancellor's Department.