HC Deb 27 March 1979 vol 965 c104W
43. Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what changes he is contemplating in the provisions of the Employment Protection Act; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

I refer the hon. Member to the replies given to the hon. Member for Kidderminster (Mr. Bulmer) on 28 November 1978 and to the hon. Member for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Renton) on 20 February 1979.—[Vol. 959, c.203–4; Vol. 963, c. 240–3.]

44. Mr. John Hunt

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will seek to amend the Employment Protection Act in order to require a deposit to be lodged in respect of all claims against unfair dismissal, such deposit to be repaid only if the claim is successful.

Mr. Harold Walker

No. I believe this would deter genuine applicants.