§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if his Department has made any payments to former employees of QRS International Shipping and Travel Ltd. under the insolvency provisions of the Employment Protection Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerPayments under the insolvency provisions of the Employment Protection Act 1975 will be made to former employees of QRS International Shipping and Travel Ltd. as soon as the liquidator is satisfied as to the amounts. It is expected that the first payments will be made shortly.