§ 55. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he plans to meet the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress to discuss the effects of the Budget statement of 19 March on job opportunities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyMy right hon. Friend is always ready to meet the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress to discuss matters of common interest.
As far as the effect of the Budget statement on job opportunities is concerned, I refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Members for Isle of Wight (Mr. Ross) and Kingston upon Hull, East (Mr. Prescott) earlier today.