Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 February 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what representations he has received on trade union recognition for staff at the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; what response has been made to those representations; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what representations she has received on trade union recognition for staff at the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; what response has been made to those representations; and if she will make a statement. [149555] Jane Kennedy: Several representations have been received and the CAFCASS chairman-designate, Anthony Hewson OBE, announced on 12 February that the National Association of Probation Officers would be a recognised trade union within CAFCASS. Representations from other trade unions are being considered.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 149555; 363 c129W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: CAFCASS Advisory services Trade unions Trade union recognition National Association of Probation Officers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk