HC Deb 07 June 1989 vol 154 cc157-8W
Mr. Norris

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to implement section 131 of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978.

Mr. Cope

My Department has published a consultation paper today seeking views on the desirability of extending the jurisdiction of industrial tribunals to cases involving breach of employment contract in certain circumstances. The consultation paper, a copy of which has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses, has been sent to a number of interested organisations. The deadline for receipt of comments is 4 August.