HC Deb 10 April 1974 vol 872 c208W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total amount paid in redundancy payments, the numbers receiving payments and the average amount received.

Mr. John Fraser

The following figures relate to payments to employees under the statutory scheme:—

end of 1972. No precise information is available about usage but indications are that most plant is in continuous use. The results of an inquiry which related to the end of 1973 are being processed and I will write to the hon. Member giving details as soon as possible.