HC Deb 17 May 1994 vol 243 c445W
15. Mr. Riddick

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations his Department has received from business men or business organisations urging the Government to adopt the social chapter.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The overwhelming majority of British business supports the Government's decision to reject the social chapter because of its adverse effects on jobs and prosperity.

30. Sir Fergus Montgomery

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received concerning the United Kingdom adopting the social chapter.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Government's decision to reject the social chapter was supported by the great majority of employers' organisations because of the damage it would have done to the United Kingdom economy and jobs.