HC Deb 28 July 1981 vol 9 cc396-7W
14. Mr. Whitney

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many representations he has received on the Green Paper on trade union immunities.

Mr. Waddington

I have so far received almost 300 representations on the Green Paper.

26. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to announce his proposals for the reform in of the law governing trade union immunities.

39. Mr. Neubert

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to be in a position to respond to the representations he has received on the Green Paper on trade union immunities.

Mr. Waddington

The period for receiving comments on the Green Paper on trade union immunities has now ended but the vast majority of written observations have arrived only within the last few weeks. I cannot yet say when our assessment of them will be complete. However, my right hon. Friend has always made it clear that the timetable for consultations must allow for the possibility of further legislation in the next Session of Parliament if that is shown to be necessary and desirable.

41. Mr. Archie Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many trade unions have so far made representations on the Green Paper on trade union immunities.

Mr. Peter Morrison

So far I have received representations on the Green Paper from 16 trade unions.