§ 33. Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when she last met other EU employment ministers to discuss the social chapter. [3904]
§ Mr. ForthThe Government have consistently said that it will not accept the draft social chapter, which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister refused to agree at Maastricht. That remains our position, and we make it clear to other member states when the issue arises.