HC Deb 02 July 1971 vol 820 cc225-6W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what industries have informed him of their intention to give longer paid holiday's to their employees in the event of United Kingdom membership of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Noble

None. There is no obligation under the Treaty of Rome to harmonise paid holiday arrangements. Members of the European Economic Community follow their own practices and there are wide variations.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes in regional policies, as they presently affect Scotland, with particular regard to Government loans and grants, would become mandatory if Great Britain joins the European Economic Community.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No changes would be mandatory on entry.