§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has yet decided to increase the maximum compensation payable to employees who have been unfairly dismissed.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerAwards of compensation for unfair dismissal consist of two parts: a basic award and a compensatory award. The maximum basic award has been reviewed and will be increased with effect from 1st February 1978. An increase in the maximum compensatory award is currently under consideration.