§ Mr. Haywardasked the Paymaster General what response he has had to the proposals concerning deductions from pay that were published in October 1984; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe consultation exercise showed broad support for the central proposals that deductions from pay would be unlawful unless authorised by statute, by the contract of employment or by the written consent of the employee, and that there would be a right of complaint concerning unauthorised deductions to an industrial tribunal.
In the case of deductions relating to stock or cash deficiencies the preponderant view amongst those responding favoured a limitation to 10 per cent. of gross pay otherwise due to the employee.
Legislation along the lines of these proposals will be introduced shortly.