HC Deb 29 January 1997 vol 289 cc229-30W
Ms Eagle

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list those European Union countries in which there is no statutory right to paid holiday leave for employees. [11743]

Mr. John M. Taylor

The UK is the only member state which does not have such a statutory right. However, UK employers and employees are free to agree holiday arrangements which are appropriate to their circumstances and needs. We believe that the imposition on industry of statutory requirements can only damage competitiveness, undermine flexibility and threaten jobs.

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