§ Baroness Byford asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether rural proofing guidelines have been applied to the decision of the Department of Trade and Industry to stop hard copy production of their employment rights books and leaflets. [HL3474]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville): No. The department continues to publish a number of employment rights publications including PL716 Individual Rights and has in place arrangements to provide hard copy publications on demand for those unable to access the Internet at home, at work or through the library-based People's Network. Advice and guidance on employment rights is available in hard copy from ACAS.