HC Deb 29 June 1993 vol 227 c410W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much her Department spent on legal advice regarding the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 for the market-testing programme.

Mr. Jack

Since November 1991 the Department has spent no money on the provision of external legal advice regarding the implications of the TUPE Regulations 1981.

Over the period November 1991 to June 1993 the matter has been looked at by the Department's own legal staff as part of their continuing duties.