§ 13. Mr van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what contribution the Employment Protection Act 1976 has made towards the creation of new jobs.
§ Mr. MayhewI believe the overall effect of this Act, now consolidated, has been to inhibit rather than encourage the creation of new jobs—especially in small businesses. The provisions of the Employment Bill, when enacted, will relieve this.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Employment, in money terms and in terms of numbers affected under each heading, what is the effect on (a) the North-West, (b) Merseyside (c) Kirkby and (d) Ormskirk of his cuts in job promotion, job protection and training schemes, giving that information itemised for each scheme.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.