§ 30. Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received regarding the use of agency lecturers by colleges. [123365]
§ Mr. WicksWe have been very disturbed by reports about the treatment of staff by some employment agencies, and suggestions that some have sought to circumvent employment legislation. We are working closely with the Department of Trade and Industry, which is in the final stages of revising the regulations which govern the conduct of employment agencies. We hope to have these in place later this year. We remain committed to ensuring that all those in the work place, whether they find work through agencies or otherwise, are treated fairly.