§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the validity of graphology as a personnel selection tool; what consideration he is giving to banning graphology as a selection tool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received one letter on this subject. We have no plans to ban the use of graphology as a selection tool. Provided that they do not discriminate unlawfully, employers should be free to use whatever selection methods they consider best suit their needs.