§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what investigations his Department has carried out into the effect of 25 per cent. VAT on employment in the electrical components industry and the electrical engineering industry.
§ Mr. John FraserMy Department has not carried out any formal investigations of the effect of 25 per cent. VAT on employment in the electrical components and electrical engineering industries but is continuing to monitor employment levels in these industries.