§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the total United Kingdom cost of statutory sick pay in each year since it was introduced.
§ Mr. LyellStatutory sick pay was introduced in April 1983. The latest information available is that payments totaling £440 million and £523 million were made in 1983–84 and 1984–85 respectively. Details for 1985–86 will be available in about three months.