HC Deb 16 May 1989 vol 153 c160W
18. Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his Department's policy towards implementation of the European Economic Community fifth directive on company law; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cope

We shall continue to oppose vigorously the proposals for compulsory worker participation in this draft directive. They are unnecessary and would seriously damage the excellent voluntary arrangements which exist in many United Kingdom companies.