§ 22. Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many letters he has received supporting the 121W legislative proposals regarding the use of the secret ballot in trade union matters.
§ Mr. MayhewWell over 100 letters about the use of secret ballots by trade unions have been received either by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister or myself.
§ 25. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many trade unions make no provision in their rules for a secret ballot of their members.
§ Mr. MayhewI regret that a completely comprehensive answer would involve disproportionate cost. However, of the 42 unions which have 50,000 members or more, and cover nearly 90 per cent. of union members, six have rules which omit any reference to provision for secret ballots of their members.