§ 16. Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he has made of public opinion regarding the Government's reform of trade union legislation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeAt each stage of the step-by-step reform of industrial relations and trade union legislation which the Government have pursued since 1979 we have submitted our proposals for public consultation, and we have been able to frame legislation in the knowledge that the measures will be welcomed by employers, employees and the public generally. Our election manifestos, which contained many of our proposals in this area, have also clearly gained widespread public support.
§ 60. Mr. WallerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is considering any further reform of trade union legislation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Green Paper "Removing Barriers to Employment", published on 20 March, contains the Government's current proposals for the further reform of industrial relations and trade union law. In addition we will not hesitate to come forward with proposals for legislation to help prevent industrial action such as that recently experienced in certain public services, if appropriate.