§ 26. Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from individuals employed in industries covered by wages councils in favour of the abolition of wages councils.
§ Mr. GummerWe have received some such representations.
§ 49. Mr. Chopeasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he now expects to make a decision on the future of the wages councils.
§ Mr. GummerThe Government are considering the future of the wages council system but it is too early to say when decisions will be taken. Any major change before June 1986 is in any case precluded by our international treaty obligation.