HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 cc169-70W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that many airline hostesses are employed without having any contract of employment; and what steps he intends to take in the matter.

Mr. Hattersley

There is no obligation upon employers to give employees written contracts of employment; but the Contracts of Employment Act requires employers to issue to employees written statements of the main terms of their employment.

My officers have drawn the attention of certain airlines to the fact that the statements they have issued do not include all the information required by the Act. The companies have undertaken to repair the omissions.

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