HC Deb 27 March 1979 vol 965 c95W
16. Mr. Gow

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what changes have been made in the operation of the closed shop as a result of the joint statement issued by the Trades Union Congress and the Government on 14 February.

Mr. Harold Walker

We expect unions and their members to act responsibly on

Men, aged 18 and over Women, aged 18 and over Juveniles under 18
Merseyside Special Development Area … 56,548 21,133 9,663
Kirkby employment office area … 3,679 1,154 602
Ormskirk employment office area … 467 250 38

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