§ Mr. Bill MichieTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what requirements are placed on members of industrial tribunal panels to declare(a) religious and political affiliations, (b) membership of masonic or similar orders and (c) membership of other organisations which could appear to influence their decisions. [33850]
Mr. John M. TaylorNone. However, under the terms of their instrument of appointment lay members must not sit to hear a case if there is any reasons known to them that might give rise to doubt as to their impartiality, or to the appearance of their impartiality, and must resign if they are adopted as prospective candidates for election to the United Kingdom or European Parliaments.