§ Mr. Sternasked the Paymaster General if he has any plans to review the operation of legislation relating to the calling of national strikes without a ballot.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAs a result of our 1984 Trade Union Act, unions which fail to ballot their members before calling them out on strike lose their immunity from legal action. Employers and others damaged by the action may therefore seek a court injunction and sue for damages.
Employers have shown themselves ready to use this remedy, but I continue to keep the situation under review.