Written question asked by Edwina Currie (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 July 1996. It was answered by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: How many representations he has received about the European Union Working Time Directive; how many of these came from British companies; and which have expressed concern about the effect of the directive on their profitability.

Answer: Mrs. Currie: To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many representations he has received about the European Union working time directive; how many of these came from British companies; and which have expressed concern about the effect of the directive on their profitability.[37432] Mr. John M. Taylor: My Department has received a wide range of representations about the working time directive. Many of these have been from employers or employer organisations concerned about the potential cost implications of the directive.

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