HC Deb 09 February 1989 vol 146 cc799-800W
Ms. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to comply with the European Commission programme of action to(a) study rules on working conditions in the United Kingdom, (b) establish a standard form of contract, (c) improve procedures on informing and consulting workers and (d) improve contracts of employment and employment relationships not relating to full-time employment of indefinite duration.

Mr. Lee

The Commission of the European Community is undertaking a comparative study on working conditions and labour relations in the Member states. On the other issues, there are no proposals currently being considered by the Council of Ministers.

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