§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any plans to introduce legislation to change the position of union subscriptions being deducted by employers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThere are no present plans to introduce legislation relating to the payment of union subscriptions. The Government, however, keep all aspects of trade union and industrial relations law under review. We have always made it clear that we shall bring forward proposals for further legislation if we believe it is necessary.