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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 Thursday, 22 May 2008.


Armed Forces: Pensions

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they expect to lay before Parliament any statutory instrument that could affect the role of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal as a discrete specialised jurisdiction for determining war pension appeals; and if so, when.
Answer

My Lords, the Government published their response to the consultation on implementation on 19 May. Statutory instruments will be laid in the House before the Summer Recess to transfer the jurisdiction.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
701 c1551-2 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Appeals Jurisdiction War pensions Pensions Appeal Tribunal
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk