§ Mr. Ron Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence what regulations there are which prevent a member of the Armed Forces who is also a member of a trade union becoming a shop steward or other unpaid official of his or her trade union.
§ Mr. MulleyThe present arrangements and Service regulations in the Armed Forces for dealing with pay and disciplinary matters are such that there is no provision for the appointment of shop stewards or other unpaid trade union officials.