§ 37. Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has had about legislating for secret ballots in all industrial disputes involving potential strike action.
§ Mr. WaddingtonMy right hon. Friend has received some 75 such representations in response to the Green Paper on trade union immunities and his proposals for industrial relations legislation. The majority of opinion does not support such legislation at present.
§ 42. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any further proposals for avoiding strikes in nationalised industries and essential public services.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe measures in the Employment Bill will apply equally to the public and private sectors. My right hon. Friend has no plans at present to introduce further legislative measures.