HC Deb 26 July 1978 vol 954 cc725-6W
Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of small firms as defined in the Bolton report are likely to be faced in the course of a year with a tribunal decision requiring them to pay compensation in respect of an unfair dismissal application.

Mr. Harold Walker

About one in 1,000.

Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of small firms as defined in the Bolton report are likely to be faced in the course of a year with a tribunal hearing on an unfair dismissal application.

Mr. Harold Walker

About one in 300.

Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of small firms as defined in the Bolton report are likely to be faced in the course of a year with unfair dismissal applications.

Mr. Harold Walker

About one in 100.