§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will recommend an increase in the fine on employers for infringing wages council regulations from £20 to £500.
§ Mr. John Grant,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 18th January 1978; Vol. 942, c. 268], gave the following information:
No. The maximum fine was increased from £20 to £100 as recently as 1975.