I want to create a layout which will contain a Tab Control, each Tab displaying and allowing for entry/update of a different table. None of the tables have any relationship with the others.

I could create a form per Table, but this gives me more maintenance issues than I want which the Tab Control would resolve. Suggestions ?

Can't be done. That's not how tabs and layouts work.

You can add a layer of complication using global selectors, etc. What does this "maintenance" mean? You won't be able to perform finds with your xplan, for instance.

None of the tables have any relationship with the others.

Why are they in the same file, then? Presumably there is some connection between them. Perhaps if you explained what this is about, a better way could be found.