HC Deb 08 May 1980 vol 984 c194W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has of the weekly rates of subscription payable by members of the five largest trade unions; and if he will publish the figures.

Mr. Mayhew

The rates of subscription/contribution payable by members of the five largest trade unions, for the highest level where there is more than one scale of membership, are understood to beTransport and General Workers Union: 33p per week Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (Engineering Section): 45p per week National Union of General and Municipal Workers: 35p per week National and Local Government Officers Association: £2.43 per month National Union of Public Employees: 25p per week