§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether his legislative proposals on industrial democracy will include rights of consultation for all employees whether or not they are trade union members.
§ Mr. John SmithThe Government's proposals on this matter are set out in the White Paper on industrial democracy, Cmnd. 6231, on which consultations are in progress. I shall in due course announce detailed proposals for legislation.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether it is his policy to employ the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service as the instrument for industrial participation or if a specialist agency is proposed.
§ Mr. John SmithThe White Paper 311 industrial democracy (Cmnd. 7231) indicated that the Government were disposed to accept the recommendation of the Bullock Committee that a new institution should be set up. A final decision will be taken in the light of the views expressed by the TUC, CBI, ACAS and other interested parties.