HC Deb 14 May 1998 vol 312 c183W
19. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what meetings she has had with and representations she has received from trade unions in the past three months in relation to the forthcoming White Paper on industrial relations and employment law; and if she will make a statement. [40971]

Mrs. Beckett

I have met the TUC on several occasions to discuss union recognition and associated issues. My Department has also received a large number of letters from trade unions on these matters. The Government will announce their proposals on recognition in the forthcoming White Paper on fairness at work.

32. Mr. Barnes

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on progress in respect of the fairness at work White Paper. [40986]

Mrs. Beckett

The Government will publish the White Paper shortly.