§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Employment what regulations have been made under the Employment Agencies Act 1973 ; and how many prosecutions have been made under the Act in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. Jim LesterFollowing is the information
RegulationsThe Employment Agencies Act 1973 (Exemption) Regulations 1976.The Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Application for Licences) Regulations 1976.The Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Licence Fee Regulations 1976.The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (Charging Fees to Workers) Regulations 1976.The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 1976.The Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Licence Fee Regulations 1978.The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (Charging Fees to Au Pairs) Regulations 1978.The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (Exemption) Regulations 1979.The Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Licence Fee Regulations 1979.The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (Exemption) (No. 2) Regulations 1979.
Prosecutions 1977 1 1978 12 1979 15 1980 (to date) 6 [The Act came into force on 1 July 1976 and there were no prosecutions during that year.]
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are engaged in inspecting premises under section 9 of the Employment Agencies Act 1973.
§ Mr. Jim LesterThirty-four.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many licences have been granted under section 2 of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 ; and 414W what steps are currently being taken to ensure the suitability of applicants for entering the employment agency business.
§ Mr. Jim LesterAt 31 March 1980 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) the number of licences held under the Act was 6,760. Guidance on the suitability of applicants for licences is obtained by taking up personal and employment references. Previous convictions or judgments, as well as representations from third parties, are also taken into account.