§ Mr. Parry asked the Paymaster General how many self-employed labour-only subcontractors were employed in the construction industry in England and Wales in each of the past six years.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThis information is not available from the Department's statistics.
Mr. Parry asked the Paymaster General if he has any plans to introduce legislation to outlaw labour-only subcontracting in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThere is no intention to introduce such legislation.