European Trades Union Confederation (Hansard, 30 January 2001)

HC Deb 30 January 2001 vol 362 c109W 109W

§ Mr. Bercow
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he last met representatives of the European Trades Union Confederation; and if he will make a statement on the issues discussed. [147520]

§ Mr. Wicks
I have not met with the European Trades Union Confederation. However, during the UK Presidency, the Foreign Secretary chaired a meeting with the European Trades Union Confederation as is customary, followed by a reception; both events were attended by my right hon. Friend the Member for Oxford, East (Mr. Smith), the then Minister for Employment.