§ Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has proposals to amend the code of practice on the closed shop; and what consultation he has carried out or proposes to carry out in this connection.
§ Mr. Tebbit:Consideration of the Employment Bill makes this an appropriate time to re-examine the code and consider what changes should be made. I therefore intend, in accordance with section 3 of the Employment Act 1980, to consult the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and then to publish the draft of a revised text as a basis for consultation with all interested parties. Thereafter I shall lay a draft of a revised code before Parliament for approval.