HC Deb 12 July 1989 vol 156 c524W
Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he has made of public opinion regarding the Goverment's step-by-step reform of industrial relations legislation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

At each stage of the step-by-step reform of industrial relations and trade union legislation which the Government has pursued since 1979 we have submited our proposals for public consultation, and we have been able to frame legislation in the knowledge that the measures will be welcomed by employers, employees and the public generally. Our election manifestos, which contained many of our proposals in this area, have also clearly gained widespread public support.