Black Economy

HC Deb 15 December 1987 vol 124 c469W

32. Mr. David Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received concerning employment in the black economy.

Mr. Cope

My Department has received a number of representations, both from organisations and individuals, suggesting ways in which these working in the black economy might be detected and also ways in which these working in the black economy might be encouraged to join the open economy.