Working Week, Holidays and Retirement

HC Deb 23 June 1976 vol 913 c531W

Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had with other member Governments of the EEC about a common approach towards a shorter working week, longer annual holidays and earlier retirement.

Mr. John Grant

These are among the issues expected to be discussed at the EEC Tripartite Conference on 24th June by Finance and Employment Ministers of the nine member States, representatives of the Commission and European employers and trade union organisations.