§ 22. Dr. Twinnasked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what method he is consulting employers on the extension of the sick pay scheme to 28 weeks.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Department issued a consultation paper on 20 December 1984. Copies of the paper were sent to the Confederation of British Industry and to other organisations representing employers' interests.
§ 51. Mr. Cockeramasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the savings to 153W employers that will result from them no longer having to pay national insurance contributions on payments under the statutory sick pay scheme.
§ Mr. NewtonWe now estimate that compensation to employers for the cost of secondary contributions on statutory sick pay will amount to some £60 million in 1985–86.