HC Deb 05 May 1972 vol 836 cc223-4W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has received notification from Aberdeen Town Council of their refusal so far to operate that part of the Industrial Relations Act, 1971, which requires employers to inform employees of terms and conditions of work; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chichester-Clark:

My right hon Friend has received no such notification from the council.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received regarding the refusal so far of Aberdeen Town Council to operate that part of the Industrial Relations Act which requires employers to inform employees of their terms and conditions of work and any changes therein; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Chichester-Clark:

My right hon. Friend has received representations from the Chairman of the Conservative Group of Councillors in Aberdeen Town Council about this matter. I have replied deploring the council's decision and indicating how employees of the council can obtain the written particulars due to them through application to the industrial tribunals.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Employment regarding which local authorities or other employers he has received notification of refusal to work any part of the Industrial Relations Act, 1971.

Mr. Chichester-Clark:

My right hon. Friend has received no such notifications, but he has received representations concerning Aberdeen Town Council as indicated in my reply to the hon. Member's earlier question.