HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 c369W
26. Mr. Jim Lester

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has so far received on the Green Paper on trade union democracy; and if he will make a statement.

70. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the comments he has received on the Green Paper on democracy in trade unions published in January.

Mr. Gummer

We have so far received 100 representations on our Green Paper "Democracy in Trade Unions". The period for consultations will continue until 8 April.

36. Mr. Timothy Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has met representatives of the Trades Union Congress to discuss the Green Paper, "Democracy in Trade Unions".

Mr. Gummer

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Warrington (Mr. Hoyle) earlier today.