§ Ms. RichardsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what progress was made on the draft directive on the protection of pregnant workers at the Council of Ministers' meeting on 24 and 25 June; what were the voting figures on the directive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthI refer the hon. Lady to the reply that my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State gave on 4 July to my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Mr. Powell).