HC Deb 19 January 1993 vol 217 c181W
20. Mr. Bowis

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations she has received on the rights of trade union members on check-off.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations on the subject of check-off. Proposals in the Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Bill will protect the rights of trade union members by ensuring that check-off deductions cannot be made from their wages without their express knowledge and consent.