Written question asked by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2012. It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

ACAS

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of the additional resources required by ACAS to implement the Government's early conciliation proposals; and what additional resources his Department will provide to ACAS in each of the next three years.

Answer: Officials in the Department are working closely with ACAS colleagues to develop the detail of the early conciliation process. Once this has been determined, we will be able to determine the additional resourcing requirements needed to ensure that ACAS can deliver the new service. Any additional funding will be provided through the normal grant in aid process. Early conciliation will require primary legislation and implementation is subject to the parliamentary process.

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