§ Mr. BellinghamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what legislation under the social chapter is currently being(a) prepared and (b) considered; and if he will make a statement. [19466]
Mr. John M. TaylorIssues under discussion include rights for part-time and temporary workers, information and consultation at national level and the reversal of the burden of proof in sex discrimination cases. The Commission is considering future action in many 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.