§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will increase the statutory level of compensation payable to those who lose their jobs as a result of a closed shop agreement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe closed shop provisions of the Employment Act 1980 have only been in force since 15 August 1980 and, as yet, there have been no reported industrial tribunal decisions on cases of unfair dismissal arising under the Act. However, we are keeping the operation of the Act under close review and we shall not hesitate to make further changes in the law if they are shown to be necessary.