HC Deb 21 November 2002 vol 394 cc221-2W
Mr. Keith Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what circumstances members of the armed forces can cross trade union picket lines. [82155]

Mr. Ingram

Access to property or equipment beyond trade union picket lines is a civil matter and would consequently be an issue for the civil authorities, not the military. No circumstances are envisaged where the armed forces would be called upon to cross picket lines