P256 CEEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:04/42 1/6 Q W DISCRJMINATJNG BABY QUESTIONS Employers who ask women workers if they intend having a baby could bj breaking the law, according to a recent report. bz the Industrial Society. The report says that some managers wonWt promote women "ecausj they m!y leave to start a family. The survey on women in the insurance industry, says that although the industry supports equal opportunities, in practice women are often discouraged from developing their careers. MoreP256 CEEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:29/42 2/6 CROSS-CHANNEL DISEASE WARNING Cross-Channel Christmas shoppers could, unwittingly, cause devastation to Britain's agricultural industry. The Govjrnmjnt has warned that imported meat, jruit, vegetables and plants can carry the foot and mouth disease virus which, although not dangerous to humans can bj lethal to farm livestock. There is a restriction on the amounts and types of meat, jruit and vegetables an individual can import. Check with Customs on your outward voyage. MoreP256 CJEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:10/18 3/6 LATEST POSTING DATES FOR CHRISTMAS The Post Office has announced details of latest recommended posting dates for Christmas air and surface mail. Friday, Novjmbjr 14, is the latest eor Christmas surface mail to Gibralter Italy, Canary Islands, Malta and BFPOs 53, 57, u8 and u67. A free leaflet - 'Christmas Mail 1986' giving full details, is available from post offices. MoreP256 CEEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:11/03 4/6 W HUNGOVER BY ADDITIVES? The additives in wine could be the cause of your hangover, says Fact - an independent food policy camp!ion. The group says that additives in food may also cause hyperactivity, asthma, skin rashes and digestive problems. Consumption of jood additives is set to double by the year 2000 and Fact wants tougher legislation to make manufacturers adopt more responsible attititudjs over their use. MoreP256 CEEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:12/43 5/6 W SELF DEFENCE FOR INVESTORS Are you still confused about the implications of the city's Big Bang? If so, the guide "Self Defence for Investors" - offering advice on how to invest your money in a genuine scheme could be useful to you. You can obtain a copy bz sending a large stamped addressed envelope to: Securities and Investments Board, 3 Roybl Exchange Buildings, LONDON, EC3V 3oL MoreP256 CEEFAX 256 Mon 10 Nov 21:22/32 6/6 W LIKE A "MILLION LITTLE FIRES" Parents and shopkeepers throughout the North West of England are being asked to look out for dangerous bubble gum transfers. The warning came after a nine year old Liverpool girl suffered burns to her face which felt like "a million little fires". The bubble gum, called "Kiss", is imported from Italy and has a white wrapper with red lips on the package. More