§ Mr. Charles Irvingasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will consider amending the Employment Protection Act to include disincentives to deter frivolous claims.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerIndustrial tribunals already have powers to award costs against a party to any proceedings, whether an employer or employee who acts frivolously or vexatiously. I see no need, therefore, to amend the Employment Protection Act 1975 in the way suggested.