§ 37. Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many staff at Government communications headquarters have now agreed to give up membership of trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the latest position.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweA majority of GCHQ staff have now signed the option form accepting new conditions of service. The number who have opted for a transfer remains minimal. It would not be in the national interest to indicate the number of staff who work at GCHQ.