Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 November 2002. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 November 2002 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, what assessment she has made of the time it takes for industrial tribunals to hear individual cases; and if she will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Vernon Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the time it takes for industrial tribunals to hear individual cases; and if she will make a statement. [82107] Alan Johnson: In the financial year 2001-02, the Employment Tribunals heard 69 per cent. of individual cases within 26 weeks of receipt. In the current financial year, as at the end of October 2002, Employment Tribunals have heard 72 per cent. of individual cases within 26 weeks of receipt. This achievement is in the context of a 60 per cent. increase in applications over the three years to March 2001. At March 2002, the level of applications remained high in comparison to previous years.

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