HL Deb 31 July 1998 vol 592 c269WA
The Earl of Haddington

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Williams of Mostyn on 11 May (WA 98), what financial contribution they intend to provide to teaching, nursing, medical and civil service unions in connection with their staff side activities, in respect of their negotiating boards for salaries and wages. [HL1928]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

No financial contributions are provided to teaching, nursing, medical or civil service unions in respect of their negotiating boards for salaries and wages. It is not proposed to make any changes to the existing arrangements. I am sorry for the delay in replying.