HC Deb 01 December 1992 vol 215 c178W
Ms. Quin

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what matters will be discussed at the next EC Social Affairs Council; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

At the meeting of the Social Affairs Council on 3 December, among the main items to be considered are the United Kingdom presidency initiatives concerning employment growth; effective implementation and enforcement of Community legislation; vocational qualifications; and the portability of occupational pensions.

A number of other important matters will be on the agenda, including Community instruments on:

  • free movement of workers:
  • the posting of sub-contracted workers in the Community;
  • health and safety in mines and quarries;
  • the proposed European Health and Safety Agency; action for the disabled.

This agenda will take forward the aim of the United Kingdom presidency of making sensible progress on the business of the Community and of securing a positive social dimension that brings real benefits to the citizens of the Community.

The Council will also discuss the current state of play on the working time directive.

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