§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Attorney-General how long the Lord Chancellor has had under consideration the question of exercising his power under Section 109 of the Employment Protection Act 1975 to make an order giving industrial tribunals jurisdiction to hear claims for breach of contract related to employment; and when he expects that consideration thereof will be completed.
§ Mr. Arthur DavidsonMy noble and learned Friend has had the question of making an order under Section 109 of the Employment Protection Act 1975 under consideration for some months. Discussions on this matter are continuing, and it is not yet possible for him to say when consideration of this question will be completed.