HC Deb 31 March 1977 vol 929 cc261-2W
Mr. Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to bring forward his promised legislation on compensation for criminal damage; and whether he will also publish the report of the committee which examined the working of the present law on this subject.

Mr. Concannon

A proposal for a draft order and the report of the committee

1973 1974 1975
Public corporation (including nationalized industries) 7.6 7.8 8.0
Central Government (including Her Majesty's Forces) 7.9 8.3 9.0
Local authorities 11.6 11.3 12.0

The employed labour force comprises employees in employment, the Armed Forces, employers and the self-employed.

The percentages quoted are not directly comparable, owing to the transfer of some functions from local authorities to central Government consequent upon the

have both been published today. Copies are available in the House. Any comments on the proposed order should reach my office in Belfast not later than Thursday 28th April 1977.