Trade and Industry written question – answered at on 8 December 2005.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the reason was for the recent withdrawal of booklets on employment rights by the Department; and if he will re-introduce the publication of those booklets.
holding answer
It is our aim to provide up to date information that meets our end users' needs. Our end users have generally told us that they do not need detailed explanations of the law, but rather practical advice and guidance on what they should actually do in respect of employment issues. The Department decided that the best way to deliver this service was through frontline providers such as ACAS who are closer to our end users. ACAS produces a series of booklets summarising individual rights and runs a helpline to provide practical advice. I understand that feedback on these has generally been very positive.
The Department continues to provide full explanations of employment law for those customers who need it on the internet. Providing this information via the internet enables officials to update text easily and avoid delays to users. Special measures are in place for hard copies of these publications to be provided for those with disabilities or without access to the internet.
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