§ Lord Tebbitasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to introduce legislation to comply with the ruling of the European Court of Justice on the 48-hour week.
§ Baroness Miller of HendonWe are consulting industry on measures to implement the EC Working Time Directive. We will then take stock in light of the responses received. In any event, we shall take advantage of the provision which allows those who wish to work for more than 48 hours a week to continue to do so.