HC Deb 03 July 1973 vol 859 c54W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what consultations he has had with the EEC Commission on the question of works councils legislation.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The draft European Company Statute prepared by the Commission contains proposals for employee participation which include the setting up of European and group works councils. I recently discussed the proposals with the Commissioner responsible for the harmonising of company law and my Department is keeping in close touch with the Commission about them.

Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will establish, under the provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, a register of all companies in the United Kingdom which have set up works councils or employee consultative councils.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

No.

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