§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he has to improve working conditions and workers' rights.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe United Kingdom has a substantial body of employment and health and safety legislation. This is kept under regular review to ensure that it continues to strike the right balance between the essential interests of workers and the need to keep to a minimum the burdens on business. In general, terms and conditions of employment are for negotiation and agreement between employers and employees without Government intervention.