§ Mr. Leightonasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will circulate in the Official Report a list showing the substantive legislation within his sphere of responsibility which has been enacted under section 2 of the European Communities Act and which would cease to have effect if that section were to be repealed.
§ Mr. Jim LesterNo legislation for which the Department of Employment group has responsibility has been made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations required to implement the directive safeguarding employees rights in the event of transfer, and so on, (77/187/EEC) are expected to be laid in the new year.