§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce legislation to prevent district councils from paying the salary of a full-time trade union official; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonNo. Paid facility time for accredited trade union representatives is a matter for individual employers, subject to the requirements of section 27 of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 and the provisions of the ACAS code of practice on time off for trade union duties and activities.