Non-wage Labour Costs (Hansard, 7 March 1995)

HC Deb 07 March 1995 vol 256 c137W 137W

§ 13. Mr. Ottaway
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he has made of the effect of high non-wage labour costs on employment prospects.

§ Mr. Portillo
Non-wage labour costs are lower in the United Kingdom than in most countries of the European Union. Higher burdens imposed on employers make it more difficult for them to create jobs.