Written question asked by Gordon Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 16 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 1999. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 1999 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 mechanisms exist to monitor the observance of the TUPE Regulations by private sector employers.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what mechanisms exist to monitor the observance of the TUPE Regulations by private sector employers. [103645] Mr. Alan Johnson: The TUPE Regulations, like other aspects of the employment rights legislation, provide for those who consider that their rights have been infringed to seek redress through the Employment Tribunals or, in appropriate cases, the civil courts. The number of cases brought gives an indication of the extent to which private sector employers are observing the Regulations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 341 c456W; 103645
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Conditions of employment Enforcement Private sector Protection
Legislation: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981