§ 9. Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Minister of Labour what steps he proposes to take to deal with employers who dismiss employees to avoid the liabilities of the Redundancy Payments Act, as in the case of Mr. D. Betteridge, who was given notice of discharge from his employment by J. Grice and Sons, building contractors, of Castleford.
§ Mr. GunterAs I have told the House, I deplore manoeuvres designed to defeat the purposes of the Act, and my officers have taken up with the employer any alleged cases which have been reported. The Parliamentary Secretary has written to my hon. Friend about the case he mentions.
§ 19. Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister of Labour what payments have been made under the Redundancy Pay- 2W ments Act 1965 on account of redundancy; and what claims for rebate have been received to date.
§ Mr. GunterNo payments have been made as the Act only came into force today. Advance notice of claims in respect of 2,600 employees had been received up to 26th November.