§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list all those organisations and individuals who have replied to his invitation for comments on the Green Paper "Income During Initial Sickness"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe following organisations have published their representations on the Green Paper: Confederation of British Industry, Alliance of Small Firms, National Federation of Building Trades' Employers, National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses, Torquay Hotels Association, Disability Alliance, Society of Civil and Public Servants, Labour Research Department, Low Pay Unit, Child Poverty Action Group. The remainder of the 900 or so organisations and individuals who have commented have not made their views public, however. I therefore do not feel it would be appropriate for me to list their names. My right hon. Friend will be making a statement to the House in due course.