HC Deb 15 February 1993 vol 219 c44W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Prime Minister what discussions he has had with his EC partners concerning transfer of undertakings and protection of employment regulations.

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 12 February 1993]: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 implement the EC acquired rights directive 1977. The European Commission is expected to make proposals to revise the directive shortly.