HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 cc172-3W
79. Mr. Andy Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received seeking repeal of the legislation on sequestration of union assets; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

The Government receive representations on various aspects of industrial relations law from a variety of sources. Sequestration is a penalty that may be imposed by courts, where appropriate, for contempt of court. There is no specific employment law for the sequestration of union assets