§ 29. Dr. Goodson-WickesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the need for a code of practice on industrial action balloting; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsVarious representations on the draft statutory code of practice were received and are now being considered. My right hon. Friend will, in due course, decide whether to proceed with the draft, and if so whether to modify it in the light of these representations.
§ 114. Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many pre-strike ballots were carried out by trade unions in 1988–89; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Advisory, Concilliation and Arbitration Service is currently aware of some 490 ballots which took place between 1 January 1988 and 31 May 1989.