§ 91. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of recent examples of the ill effects of leadership by trade union leaders elected to office in elections in which only a small proportion of those entitled to vote did actually vote, he will consider afresh the desirability of introducing legislation to make the statutory privileges enjoyed by trade unions conditional upon registration, and to make registration conditional upon the existence of union rules designed to require a reasonable minimum poll in election to union office.
§ Mr. WoodI think that the purpose which my hon. Friend has in mind is more likely to be secured by trade unionists showing a greater interest in union elections than by legislation.