HC Deb 02 August 1946 vol 426 cc273-4W
Mr. Hogg

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will furnish the names of the trade unions which, in accordance with the Schedule to the Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act, 1946, have duly notified to the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies alterations to their rules; and, in respect to each of them, the dates for the change-over in the administration of the political levy.

Mr. Isaacs

Alterations in political fund rules, in accordance with the Schedule to the Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act, 1946, have been approved by the Chief Registrar in respect of the following trade unions:

  • National Union of Mineworkers, Durham Area.
  • National Union of Distributive and Allied Workers.
  • North Wales Quarrymen's Union.
  • National Society of Electrotypers and Stereotypers.

The change-over will operate from the date of the Chief Registrar's certificate of approval, namely, 26th July, 1946, 29th July, 1946, 31st July, 1946 and 31st July, 1946, respectively. Applications from nine other trade unions, for ap-proval of alterations are being examined.