§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the procedure for appointing members of an appeals tribunal for the hearing of applications on the granting of an incapacity benefit. [117095]
§ Mr. LockVacancies are advertised in the national press and professional journals. Appointment is on the basis of interview and of consultation with the relevant professional community. The Lord Chancellor appoints the candidates who best demonstrate that they meet the appropriate published criteria.