§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many European Economic Community member countries operate a partial benefits system for part-time employees; and if he will give details of these schemes.
§ Mrs. ChalkerInformation on the main social benefits in European Community countries is contained in "Social Benefit Tables for Member States of the European Communities: Position at 1 January 1980", prepared by the Department. A copy is in the Library of the House. Part-time employees are often able to benefit from the general schemes.
628WI understand that, in addition, there are special schemes for part-time workers in France, Germany and Denmark. I have detailed information only on the first. I am writing to my hon. Friend.