HC Deb 06 December 1983 vol 50 cc120-1W
31. Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to encourage people in employment to join their appropriate trade union; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

The Government believe that trade union membership should be a matter of individual choice. We have substantially strengthened the safeguards against unfair dismissal on the grounds of trade union membership and activities.