HC Deb 02 February 1982 vol 17 cc101-2W
38. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list those bodies that have objected to his proposed changes in industrial relations legislation; and if he will seek to have discussions with them about their objections.

Mr. Waddington

My right hon. Friend has received nealy 200 submissions on his proposals for legislation on industrial relations. While a number of detailed points were raised on particular aspects of the proposals, there was widespread support for the package as a whole. Only 18 bodies expressed outright opposition. We have already met the TUC about its objections and are willing to meet the other bodies.