Written question asked by Richard Page (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that those running modified sub-post offices receive (a) the minimum wage and (b) other employees' statutory rights, following the decision in the case of H & V Patel v the Commissioner of Customs and Excise. - (Holding answer 14 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Page: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department is taking to ensure that those running modified sub-post offices receive (a) the minimum wage and (b) other employees' statutory rights, following the decision in the case of H. & V. Patel v. the Commissioner of Customs and Excise. [138410] Mr. Alan Johnson: [holding answer 14 November 2000]: It is the responsibility of the Post Office to ensure compliance with any employment legislation applicable to sub-postmasters.

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