HC Deb 02 May 1978 vol 949 c71W
Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many certificates of independence have been issued to trade unions since 1st February 1976; and how many such unions are affiliated to the Trades Union Congress or are constituents of affiliated unions.

Mr. Harold Walker

I understand from the certification officer that from 1st February 1976 to 10th April 1978 he issued certificates of independence to 280 trade

Members appointed after consultation with the Confederation of British Industry Full-time occupation Part-time Government appointments
M. Y. Cobb, M.B.E. Deputy Director Social Security, CBI Nil
M. Jukes, C.B.E., Q.C. Retired Chairman of Industrial Tribunals Member of the National Advisory Council for the Employment of Disabled People
Arbitrator, ACAS
T. C. Carle General Manager Production, BP Chemicals Ltd. Nil
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P. Jacques Head of the TUC's Social Insurance and Industrial Welfare Department Industrial Injury Advisory Committee Royal Commission on the National Health Service
T. Parry, C.B.E. General Secretary, Fire Brigades Union Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
G. Lloyd Member of Executive Council, UCATT Building Economic Development Committee
Noise Advisory Council
Occupational Pensions Board
*F. D. Bushell, J.P. Retired Housing Services Advisory Group
†J. Anderson Driver, British Rail Nil
* Mr. Bushell is Chairman of the Vale of the White Horse District Council.
† Mr. Anderson is Convener of the Central Regional Council of Scotland.