HC Deb 26 April 1999 vol 330 c34W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Pakistan concerning reports of infringement of the rights of workers and trade unionists. [81857]

Mr. Fatchett

We have noted the concerns expressed by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions about the position of trade unions in Pakistan. In association with international labour organisations, we will continue to monitor carefully the rights of workers and trade unionists in Pakistan.