§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he has to amend the legislation concerning consultation with employees' representatives about collective redundancies and transfers of undertakings; and if he will make a statement. [18972]
§ Mr. OppenheimThe Employment Department is seeking views from a range of organisations on a proposal to amend the legislation concerning an employer's duty to provide information to, and to consult, representatives of employees about proposed redundancies and business transfers. A copy of the proposal has been placed in the Library.