HC Deb 24 June 1997 vol 296 c454W
Mr. Rooney

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to introduce legislation incorporating the social chapter into British law. [4926]

Mr. Ian McCartney

[holding answer 23 June 1997]: Following signature of the new treaty, which incorporates the agreement on social policy, the Government expect to introduce in the autumn a Bill to amend as necessary the European Communities Act 1972.

The Government have undertaken to implement the two directives which have been adopted under the agreement on social policy within two years of the signature of the new treaty or when it enters into force if that is later.