§ Sir Michael GryllsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from business organisations in respect of the European Court of Justice's ruling on the working time directive. [5821]
Mr. John M. TaylorMy Department has received a wide range of representations about the working time directive. Many of these have been from employers or employer organisations concerned about the directive's potential implications for industry.
§ Ms QuinTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is his Department's estimate of the number of employees who will receive new entitlements to paid holidays as a result of the introduction of the working time directive. [4690]
Mr. Taylor[holding answer 25 November 1996]The number of employees who might receive the entitlements proposed in the directive would depend on the conditions of entitlement set by implementing measures.