§ Mrs. MaddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what action the Government are intending to take to implement the House of Lords ruling that the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 is in breach of European Union laws in discriminating against women because of its treatment of part-time workers.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe Government are carefully considering this judgment to ascertain its full implications and will make an announcement as soon as possible.