HC Deb 18 July 1989 vol 157 c167W
76. Mr. Day

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received seeking the restoration of trade union immunities as they existed prior to the passing of the Employment Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

Representations seeking the repeal of the measures taken to reform industrial relations and trade union law since 1979 are made to my right hon. Friend from time to time, from various sources. These reforms have, however, helped to correct imbalances of power between unions and employers, and unions and their own members, and contributed significantly to the important changes of attitude which have made the improvement in our industrial relations record possible.