§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) with what organisation he consulted in his 1993 discussions on the future of the May day holiday;
(2) how may individuals or organisation not otherwise consulted wrote to him on the future of the May day holiday during his 1993 consideration of this issue.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe Department consulted a wide range of organisations. These included organisations in the manufacturing and service industries, tourism and education sectors.
A total of 1,557 copies of the consultation document were issued, 1,407 to organisations and 150 to individuals. Some 552 organisations and 433 individuals wrote to the Department in response to the consultation.
§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his estimate of the staffing costs of his 1993 consultation on the future of the May day holiday.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.