HC Deb 02 April 1998 vol 309 c665W
28. Mr. Barnes

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations she has received recently concerning trade union recognition rights; and if she will make a statement. [36001]

Mr. Ian McCartney

Since the TUC and CBI published their joint statement on union recognition in December last year, the Government have received many representations from trade unions, employer organisations and other interested parties. The Government will announce their proposals on union recognition in the forthcoming White Paper on fairness at work.