§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what publicity the certification officer proposes to give the scheme for the provision of public funds for trade union secret ballots; and what progress has been made since the passing of the Employment Act in encouraging trade unions to use such funds.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe certification office has prepared a leaflet about the scheme entitled "Funds for Trade Union Ballots", copies of which are available free of charge, from his office. The leaflet makes clear that the certification officer and his staff are ready to assist unions with advice on the operation of the scheme and to give any further explanation which may be needed. I understand that there have been a number of inquiries about the scheme but that no applications for refunds have yet been received.