Orders of the Day — Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:41 pm on 23 January 2001.

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Photo of John Hutton John Hutton Minister of State, Department of Health, Minister of State (Department of Health) (Health) 6:41, 23 January 2001

I understand that the chairman of the tribunal has ultimate responsibility for determining such matters. However, it is the usual practice in inquiries under the 1921 Act for witnesses to be legally represented. [Interruption.] I understand that the question arises in relation to people who wish to give evidence before the tribunal.