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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour). It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2008.


Armed Forces: Pensions

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what has been the response of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal to the proposals set out in the consultation paper Transforming Tribunals.
Answer

My Lords, in their response, members of the tribunal opposed the transfer of their England and Wales jurisdiction to the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. However, the proposals in the consultation paper make it clear that members of the existing tribunal will be transferred into the new statutory tribunal structure to continue their excellent work in the same way as at present and to preserve the tribunal’s expertise.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
699 c429 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Related items
Armed Forces: War Pensions
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Subjects
Appeals Jurisdiction Tribunals War pensions Pensions Appeal Tribunal
Link
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