§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any proposals to introduce legislation to amend the Truck Acts to allow employers, as a condition of employment, to pay their employees by cheque or credit transfer for new employees.
§ Mr. GummerThe Government propose in due course to invite Parliament to repeal the Truck Acts and associated legislation and replace them with up-to-date provisions concerning deductions from wages.
The method of payment of wages to new employees will then be a matter for the employer and employee to discuss and resolve as part of the contract of employment.