§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions have been brought by his Department for offences against employment agency legislation; what is the total of fines which have been imposed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim Lester,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 20 July 1979], gave the following answer:
Prosecutions under the Employment Agencies Act 1973 have been brought against 24 persons. Twenty-three of these were successful and fines totalling £3,125 were imposed. Payment of a total of £916 in costs has been ordered and in one case compensation amounting to £60 was awarded to workers.
The 23 successful prosecutions were in respect of 20 instances of carrying on an employment agency and/or employment business without a current licence and 20 other offences under the Act and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 1976.