§ Mr. Brightasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received on the increasing cost of proceedings before industrial tribunals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsI am aware that some employers are concerned about the cost of proceedings before industrial tribunals. Industrial tribunal procedures are kept under constant review to ensure that they are as simple as possible. Measures have been and will continue to be taken in the context of the Government's deregulation policy to achieve an acceptable balance between the need to preserve the essential employment rights of the individual and the need to reduce unnecessary burdens on employers.