§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the outturn figure for payments under the maternity pay fund in 1983–84.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyDuring the year ended 31 March my Department paid employers rebates amounting to £57.5 million out of the maternity pay fund. This covered payments made to 131,401 employees.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what research his Department is currently supporting into the effects on health of those operating visual display units; and if he has considered asking the Health and Safety Commission to review matters in order to establish the facts.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.