Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, whether the term judicial oversight in the context of the designated senior judge means (a) active oversight of substantive decisions and (b) purely administrative oversight.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs whether the term judicial oversight in the context of the designated senior judge means (a) active oversight of substantive decisions and (b) purely administrative oversight [143471] Mr. Lammy:: The designated senior judge will have a managerial and an advice and mentoring role. The substantive decision will continue to be the responsibility of the judge conducting the tribunal hearing.

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