§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment which of the employers' associations required to file their annual returns by 1st June 1975 under Section 11 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act had not done so by 1st January 1976; what proportion they formed of the associations required to file their returns; what reminders they have received; and what steps it is proposed to take to ensure their compliance with Section 11.
§ Mr. BoothI understand from the Registrar of Friendly Societies that the annual returns of nine employers' associations listed under Section 8 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 and required to send returns to the Registrar before June 1975 had not been received by 1st January 1976. These nine employers' associations are listed below. They represent 5.2 per cent. of listed associations required to submit returns before 1st June. Each of these associations has been sent reminder letters drawing attention to its failure to furnish a return. Where appropriate, the attention of the association has been drawn to the fact that refusal or wilful neglect to furnish a return is an offence under the Act.
The associations are:
British Animated Film Association, Federation of Design and Engineering Contractors, Hampshire Yacht and Boatbuilders Association, Kent Ship and Boat Building Employers Association, Liverpool Lighter and Barge Owners' Association, London and District Scaling Employers Association, Master Sign Makers' Association, Medway Shiprepairers Association, Scottish Daily Newspaper Society.