§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he proposes to review the maximum compensation payable to employees wo have been unfairly dismissed.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe limits of the basic award and the additional award for unfair dismissal were reviewed at the end of last year and were increased from 1 February 1981.
The upper limit of the compensatory award for unfair dismissal, which was last increased in February 1980, was reviewed at the same time, but my right hon. Friend decided not to increase it. The Government consulted widely about whether these limits should be increased and decisions were taken in the light of views expressed during these consultations.
My right hon. Friend has no immediate plans for another review.