§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will list the tribunal appeal centres which are being considered for closure. [185626]
§ Maria EagleThis is a matter for Christina Townsend, Chief Executive of the Appeals Service. She will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Christina Townsend to Mr. Harry Barnes, dated 22 July 2004:
The Secretary of State has asked me to respond to your question regarding appeal tribunal centres being considered for closure.
The Appeals Service is considering a number of proposals about its current organisation. No final decisions on the number of tribunal venues or their location have yet been taken.
I hope this reply is helpful.