§ 28. Mr. CongdonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals there are for future legislation 593W under the social chapter; and what assessment he has made of the impact which this legislation would have on businesses in the United Kingdom. [15050]
§ Mr. PageIssues under discussion include rights for part-time and temporary workers, information and consultation in companies at national level and the reversal of the burden of proof in sex discrimination cases. The Commission is considering future action in other areas, including individual dismissals and sick pay. All these measures would be likely to impose damaging, job-destroying burdens on business if we gave up our opt-out from the social chapter.