HL Deb 18 February 1998 vol 586 c45WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to introduce measures to implement the European Union Working Hours Directive. [HL496]

The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Clinton-Davis)

Our aim is to publish draft regulations for consultation around the end of March and complete consultation in time to have regulations in force by 1 October.