§ Mr. Maloneasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has reached a decision on the application of the Association of British Professional Divers for the granting of a certificate of independence as a trade union.
§ Mr. GummerThe certification officer is responsible for determining the independence of trade unions. I am informed that he has not reached a decision in respect of the application made to him by the Association of British Professional Divers which he received on 20 June 1984.