HC Deb 21 July 1987 vol 120 c159W
48. Mr. Ashby

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received on his plans for further reform of the trade unions.

Mr. Jack

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received seeking further trade union reform.

Mr. Nicholls

The Department has received 122 comments on the Green Paper "Trade Unions and Their Members", which sets out a number of legislative proposals. Eighty-four of these expressed approval of one or more of the proposals, or of the general thrust of the Green Paper. Further trade union reforms have also been suggested in a small number of other letters.

85. Mr. McLoughlin

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to be in a position to publish details of his plans further to extend democracy within the trade unions.

Mr. Nicholls

Following consultations on the Green Paper "Trade Unions and Their Members" our manifesto set out proposals to strengthen the democratic rights of individual members in relation to their unions. It is now clear that these command widespread popular support and we shall introduce legislation later this year to fulfil our commitment.

I intend to publish the details in due course.