Part-time Work Directive (Hansard, 13 July 1998)

HC Deb 13 July 1998 vol 316 c49W 49W

§ Miss McIntosh
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she estimates the Part-time Work Directive will take effect in the UK. [49869]

§ Mr. Ian McCartney
The Part-time Work Directive was extended to the UK on 7 April with two years for implementation. It will therefore take effect in the UK by April 2000. We intend to consult widely on the best way to implement the Directive.