Orders of the Day — Employment Tribunals (Representation and Assistance in Discrimination Proceedings) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:34 am on 14 October 2005.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Secretary of State (Justice), Shadow Secretary of State 9:34, 14 October 2005

It is clause 4, but not that one. Clause 4 suggests that the board shall accredit bodies to tender for the work of providing assistance. Clause 5(5) suggests that, if the board is not satisfied that it is appropriate to select accredited bodies, it can select a non-accredited body. What is the point of all the accreditation work if the board can choose whoever it wants?