§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether his Department has assessed the effect of the implementation of the proposals of the White Paper, "Building Businesses—Not Barriers," on those employees at present working less than 20 hours per week; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThe proposals are still under consideration. The position of existing employees will be taken into account when detailed proposals are drawn up.
Home Trade Per cent. change (rounded) Foreign-going Per cent. change (rounded) 1974 57p + 10 104p + 10 1975 April 64p 1+12 128p +23 1975 December 90p +40 180p +40 1977 104p 2+15 208p 2+15 1980 128p +23 256p +23