§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if his Department has considered the report "Hard Labour", prepared by the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthI have considered this report. I believe that the existing provisions of employment legislation strike a fair balance between safeguarding the rights of employees and avoiding excessive burdens on business which would discourage the growth of job opportunities.