HC Deb 28 February 1984 vol 55 c96W
Mr. Duffy

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to the reply to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Attercliffe, dated 22 February, Official Report, c. 536, whether, when he receives such proposals, he plans to consult the trade unions involved.

Mr. Butcher

Consultation with trade unions would be a matter for the companies concerned.