§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will investigate allegations that officers in the northern regional office of his Department are demanding from applicant firms for short-time working compensation scheme subsidies what are the names of those persons being made redundant; if he will ensure that this new practice ceases; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.