HC Deb 18 December 1970 vol 808 cc469-70W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether, under the terms of reference, he will ensure that Members of Parliament will be enabled to submit evidence to the Industrial Court to be appointed to inquire into the industrial dispute in the electrical supply industry.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The decision as to who shall give evidence is a matter for the Court of Inquiry.

Trade Unions and Employers' Associations. Registered organisations would themselves be required to maintain a register of members. Guildance as to the form of the register would be given by the Registrar.

Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will seek powers to make unlawful the compulsory pre-entry conditions laid down by professional organisations not registered with the Registrar of Trade Unions.

Mr. Dudley Smith

No. The Government do not propose to restrict the right of any organisations—whether registered or not—to establish conditions for entry to employment based on skill, experience or educational qualifications.