Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 1991. It was answered by Lord Hesketh (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 1991.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether the gain to industry by the recent half per cent reduction in interest rates is greater or lesser than the loss to industry under the provisions of the Statutory Sick Pay Act. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

526 c61WA

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Costs Business Industry Interest rates Statutory sick pay

Contains statistics

Yes