§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence why letters to the Prime Minister have been intercepted at Port Stanley; and why senders of such letters have been severely reprimanded.
Year No. of cases investigated by the Fair Employment Agency No. of findings of unlawful discrimination No. of findings of discrimination against Catholics No. of findings of discrimination against Protestants 1 September 1976–31 March 1978 42 1 1 — 1 April 1978–31 March 1979 37 4 3 1 1 April 1979–31 March 1980 43 3 3 — 1 April 1980–31 March 1981 49 2 2 — 1 April 1981–31 March 1982 50 4 2 2 1 April 1982–31 January 1983 64 3 2 1 Total 285 17 13 4 Of the 17 cases of unlawful discrimination confirmed by the Fair Employment Agency investigations:
- (i) Eight complainants have received cash settlements ranging from £500 to £5,500;
- (ii) In six cases appeals against the agency's findings were lodged in the county court; three appeals were successful and reversed the agency's findings; the remaining three cases are awaiting judgment;
- (iii) In three other cases the agency is still pursuing a possible settlement with the parties involved.