HC Deb 06 July 1981 vol 8 cc29-30W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will list the occasions and dates since 4 June 1980 when he or any of his Departmental colleagues have met official representatives of the Trades Union Congress at a formal meeting to discuss policy issues, excluding meetings with departmental unions about Whitley conditions; and whether there has been any occasion when he has refused to meet a Trades Union Congress deputation after the Congress has officially requested one.

Mr.Patrick Jenkin

On no occasion have I or my ministerial colleagues refused to meet a deputation from the Trades Union Congress. I and my ministerial colleagues have met representatives of the TUC on the following occasions since 4 June 1980:

SECRETARY OF STATE

27 June 1980

  • Meeting with TUC to discuss "Patients First".

10 November 1980

  • Meeting with TUC Health Services Committee.

14 January 1981

  • Meeting with a TUC delegation on Health Authority membership.

17 February 1981

  • Meeting with TUC Health Services Committee.

4 March 1981

  • TUC lobby on Pensions.

30 March 1981

  • Meeting with TUC delegation on Health Authority membership.

14 May 1981

  • Meeting with TUC Health Services Committee.

MINISTER FOR HEALTH

16 October 1980

  • Meeting with TUC representatives about Trade Union nominations for District Health Authority membership.

17 November 1980

  • Meeting on the Health Service in London with TUC regional officials.

27 November 1980

  • Meeting with TUC representatives about Trade Union nominations for District Health Authority membership.

17 February 1981

  • Meeting with TUC representatives about Trade Union nominations for District Health Authority membership.

25 June 1981

  • Meeting on treatment for overseas visitors with a delegation from the TUC.

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE DISABLED

1 December 1980

  • Meeting with TUC representatives to discuss proposals for Employers' Statutory Sick Pay.

6 April 1981

  • Meeting with TUC representatives to discuss the Industrial Injuries Scheme.

PARLIAMENTARY UNDER. SECRETARY OF STATE (HEALTH)

2 April 1981

  • Meeting with TUC representatives to discuss services for the mentally handicapped.