HC Deb 19 June 1979 vol 968 cc481-2W
30. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what action he intends taking to improve industrial relations.

Mr. Mayhew

The Government, on the completion of their consultations with the TUC, the CBI and other interested bodies, will be introducing a Bill in the autumn to amend the laws on picketing and the closed shop and to provide support from public funds for union ballots. My right hon. Friend believes these changes will make an important contribution to the improvement of industrial relations. My right hon. Friend also intends to consult similarly regarding other ways in which industrial relations can be improved.