§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what scrutiny the Registrar of Friendly Societies makes of expenses and emoluments paid to trade union leaders.
§ Mr. Harold Walker:Under the Employment Protection Act 1975, trade unions and employers' associations are now required to render their annual returns, including their accounts, to the Certification Officer appointed under the Act. The accounts required include an analysis of administrative expenses, showing separately the remuneration and expenses of staff. Following the practice of his predecessor, the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies, the Certification Officer does not, however, require details of the amounts paid to individual officers of the union.