§ Mr. ByersTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what amount has been paid to date in 1995–96 for the carrying out of ballots by trade unions. [14542]
Mr. John M. Taylor[holding answer 9 February 1996]: During the financial year 1995–96, £831,938 has been authorised for payment to trade unions by the certification office by 31 January 1996 in respect of the statutory funds for trade union ballots scheme.