HC Deb 13 June 1972 vol 838 cc269-70W
66. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been lost to British workers as a result of firms transferring production to European Economic Community countries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

I regret that I am not able to provide this information.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what recent proposals have been made by the European Commission for harmonising wage rates, working hours and labour conditions within the enlarged Community; what estimate he has made of the effect of such a policy on the economy of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

My right hon. Friend knows of no recent proposal of this kind by the Commission.

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