HC Deb 23 July 1990 vol 177 c99W
Mr. Gorst

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if, in the light of the findings resulting from police inquiries made into the activities of Mr. Laurence Rosen of Office Angels Ltd., he will consider whether Mr. Rosen falls within the provisions of section 2(2)(b) or (c) or (e) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973; and whether he proposes to take any action;

(2) whether any inquiries are being or have been made, under the provisions of section 9(1) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973, into the employment business carried out by Mr. Laurence Rosen of Office Angels Ltd.; and if he will make a statement;

(3) if he will consider whether, in the light of police inquiries into the conduct of Mr. Laurence Rosen of Office Angels Ltd., there are sufficient grounds for the licence granted to Mr. Rosen or his company, under the Employment Agencies Act 1973, to be revoked under the provisions of section 3 of that Act.

Mr. Eggar

Since Office Angels Limited began business in 1986, each of its branches has been inspected by an employment agency licensing inspector. No evidence to justify revocation of a licence was discovered.

The hon. Member will know that specific information about Mr. Rosen has just been passed to the Department. My noble Friend Lord Strathclyde will write to the hon. Member as soon as the information has been fully considered.