§ Mr. Hollandasked 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 WalkerI understand from the certification officer that from 1st February 1976 to 10th April 1978 he issued certificates of independence to 280 trade unions, of which 157 were affiliated to the TUC or were constituents of affiliated unions.