§ Mr. David YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will instruct staff at jobcentres to scrutinise cases of persistent refusal by employers to employ particular individuals; if he will instruct such staff to inquire of prospective employers if they use the services of the Economic League or similar bodies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsIt is for employers to make their own decisions about who they should employ. However, staff at jobcentres are already instructed to question employers whom they suspect are not operating within the equal opportunities or other legislation. My right hon. Friend has no plans to amend the present arrangements.
§ Mr. David YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make an assessment of the implications of the activities of the Economic League and similar organisations for the job prospects of those placed on their lists.
§ Mr. NichollsNo.