Industrial Tribunals (Hansard, 2 March 1994)

§ Mr. Donohoe
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average level of awards in cases where industrial tribunals have recommended the reinstatement of an employee dismissed by their employer and this has not been implemented by the company concerned in the last year for which figures are available.

§ Miss Widdecombe
The average total award of compensation where an order for reinstatement or re-engagement was not complied with was £13,602 in the 12 months ended 31 March 1993.

§ Mr. Donohoe
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to review the operation of current employment legislation relating to industrial tribunals in respect of the enforcement of reinstatement decisions.

§ Miss Widdecombe
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no plans to do so.

§ Mr. Donohoe
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to ensure that awards by industrial tribunals are based on a realistic estimate of loss of earnings.

§ Miss Widdecombe
The level of awards, including those relating to loss of earnings, is for industrial tribunals to decide, subject to any financial limits which may apply. These limits are reviewed annually and the results of the latest review will be announced in due course.