§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the effect of the increase in selective employment tax on the employment of disabled people; and what replies he has made.
§ Mr. TaverneTreasury Ministers have received sixteen representations. Replies have been sent or are in course of preparation explaining that there is no evidence that S.E.T. is having any general or widespread effect upon the willingness of employers to employ disabled people.