HC Deb 10 July 1981 vol 8 c242W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will give an assurance that before introducing legislation amending the law dealing with the closed shop, he will ensure that discussions take place with any trade union that operates such a policy, including the lawyers and doctors and any employers' organisation that has firms in membership which operate a closed shop for their employees.

Mr. Waddington

My right hon. Friend has mach.; it clear that he is ready to receive views on all the issues discussed in the Green Paper on Trade Union Immunities, including the closed shop, from anyone who wishes to comment.