Proctorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Basildon of 23 July, Official Report, c. 310, whether he has now reached a decision with regard to granting bargaining recognition to the new Immigration Service Union; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Whitelaw:I have granted Departmental recognition to the Immigration Service Union in respect of the following immigration service grades:
- Assistant Chief Inspector
- Inspector
- Chief Immigration Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Interpreter
The Immigration Service Union was informed of this decision on 30 September.
The question of national recognition is one for my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and he is now considering this matter.
The Society of Civil and Public Servants continues to hold both Departmental and national recognition for all the above grades.