Written question asked by Donald Gorrie (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 March 2001. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will take steps to increase the number of trained people available to provide representation to appellants at employment tribunals.

Answer: Mr. Gorrie: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to increase the number of trained people available to provide representation to appellants at employment tribunals. [154424] Mr. Alan Johnson: No. While I have responsibility for the tribunals, that does not extend to the training of the legal and lay representatives who may appear before them. Applicants can represent themselves at an employment tribunal and many do so, although they may be represented if they prefer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154424; 365 c181W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Employment Employment Tribunals Service Legal representation Tribunals Training
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk