HC Deb 30 March 1982 vol 21 cc80-1W
27. Sir William van Straubenzee

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many trade unions to date have applied under the Employment Act 1980 far reimbursement for money spent on postage and stationery in internal elections and policy referendums.

Mr. Waddington

I am informed by the certification officer that from its introduction on 1 October 1980 up to 18 March of this year 18 trade unions have applied under the scheme for payments towards the stationery and postage costs incurred in holding secret postal ballots.