HC Deb 21 November 1977 vol 939 cc585-6W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions have been brought under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944 and 1958, during each of the past 20 years for which records are available; what has been the outcome of such prosecution's; and what penalties have been imposed.

the average increase or decrease in (a) the price of alcoholic drink, (b) the price of tobacco, (c) housing, (d) fuel and light and (e) transport and vehicles for each year since 1945.

Mr. Golding

The following table provides the available information:

Mr. John Grant

I am advised by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is as follows:

Year Number of prosecutions Outcome and Penalties
1964 1 Fined £50 and 45 Guineas costs.
1973 1 Fined £100 and £20 costs.
1974 1 Case dismissed.
1975 3 (1) Fined £5 On each of two convictions in all cases.
(2) Fined £2
(3) Fined £100

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