Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many cases awaiting determination of an (a) employment and (b) industrial tribunal have been delayed as a result of the current Civil Service industrial action.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cases awaiting determination of an (a) employment and (b) industrial tribunal have been delayed as a result of the current Civil Service industrial action. [180811] Mr. Gardiner: All cases awaiting determination have been delayed as a result of the current civil service industrial action. The Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal cases listed for hearing from week commencing 24 May 2004 through to week commencing 5 July 2004 have been postponed at the Tribunal's own motion and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. These postponements have a knock-on effect on other cases awaiting determination.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 180811; 423 c533W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Civil servants Administrative delays Employment Industrial Tribunal Industrial disputes Northern Ireland Tribunals Strikes Fair Employment Tribunal
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