HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 c158W
24. Mr. Ralph Howell

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has received any recent representations about strikes in the public sector; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

Representations have been received from a variety of organisations. The Government are reviewing the law on industrial action. Proposals made in the Green Paper "Unofficial Action and the Law" aim to discourage "wildcat" action in public and private sectors alike.

40. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to combat strikes in the public sector; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

The Government are reviewing the law on industrial action. Proposals made in the Green Paper "Unofficial Action and the Law" aim to discourage "wildcat" action in public and private sectors alike.

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