§ 20. Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many letters have been received by him protesting about the operation of the closed shop following the passing of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerSince 16th September 1974, when the bulk of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 came into force, my Department has received approximately 600 letters relating to the closed shop. Information about the number of these which were protesting about the operation of the closed shop could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.