Aero Technologies (Hansard, 14 July 1988)

§ Mr. McLeish
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from employees of Aero Technologies of Cumbernauld and Glenrothes on the non-payment of salaries and wages, redundancy payments and dismissal.

§ Mr. Nicholls
None.

§ Mr. McLeish
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will direct the Health and Safety Executive to investigate the conditions under which 2.5 tonnes of high explosives are stored at the Glenrothes factory of Aero Technologies, in the light of the current employee sit-in.

§ Mr. Nicholls
The Health and Safety Executive is aware of the situation at the Glenrothes factory and is satisfied with the current safety and security arrangements at the site.

§ Mr. McLeish
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will prosecute the directors and owners of Aero Technologies of Cumbernauld and Glenrothes for breaches of the Employment Acts relating to non-payment of salaries and wages.

§ Mr. Nicholls
I have no power to do so. Employees who believe that they are owed wages or salaries should seek redress in the civil courts.