§ Mrs. GormanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions were held with the National Federation of Self Employed and Small Businesses Ltd. in respect of employers' liability to fund SSP payments on the introduction of statutory sick pay; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackMinisters held a series of meetings with representatives of small business organisations, including the National Federation of Self Employed and Small Businesses, prior to the introduction of statutory sick pay (SSP). Among the matters discussed at those meetings was the method of compensating employers for payments of SSP.