§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what action he has taken to apply the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations (NI) 2000 to part-time Royal Irish Regiment soldiers. [115998]
§ Dr. MoonieMembers of the R Irish Regiment (Home Service Part Time) have lodged applications with the Belfast industrial tribunal concerning the applicability of the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations (NI) 2000 to their Terms of Service. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further until the tribunal has arrived at its judgment.