Acquired Rights Directive

HC Deb 21 July 1997 vol 298 c455W

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what infraction proceedings have been instigated by the European Commission against the United Kingdom with regard to the acquired rights directive—collective redundancy consultation—and if she will make a statement. [9204]

Mr. Ian McCartney

[holding answer 18 July 1997]: We have had contact with the Commission on this subject and it is under review.