§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has for legislation which will affect the employment rights of clergy. [63711]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Fairness at Work White Paper contained a proposal for an order making power enabling the Government to extend the coverage of employment legislation to categories of workers not currently covered. It also indicated that the Government would consult fully on specific changes before exercising this power. The position of the clergy is one of the matters to which consideration will be given during the course of this consultative process.