HC Deb 23 June 1993 vol 227 c174W
Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he intends to meet representatives of the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs and the Club and Institute Union to discuss the registration of clubs under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

Clubs may be registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 if they satisfy certain conditions. These will be notified shortly to representatives of the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs and the Club and Institute Union Ltd. Applications to register from clubs may then follow.