§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether time off in lieu is available to shop stewards undertaking training courses at Government expense; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsSection 27 of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978, which provides for time off for employees who are trade union officials to receive training relevant to their duties, does not differentiate between officials whose training is assisted by Government grant and officials who receive assistance from other sources.