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Debate on bill and Public Bill Committee proceeding on Tuesday, 23 March 1999, in the House of Commons, led by Lord Wills.


Employment Relations Bill 1998/99

Employment Relations Bill. Committee stage fourteenth sitting (afternoon) (Part II). New clause 7 (Discrimination in the work-place on grounds of age), discussed with new clause 8 (Discrimination in the work-place on grounds of sexual orientation), debated and withdrawn. New clause 9 (Power to suspend provisions of Act in case of emergency) negatived on division (5 votes to 15). New clause 10 (Right to one day's leave per week) debated and withdrawn. Government new schedule 1 (Unfair Dismissal of Striking Workers - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992) agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 70).


Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
SCE 
Session
1998-99
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Committee
Standing Committee E
Legislative stage
Committee stage
Procedure
New clauses
New schedules
Chamber / Committee
Standing committees
Subjects
Age Employment Equality Industrial relations Industrial disputes Gender Leave Discrimination Economic situation Parental leave Protection Working hours Sexuality Strikes Unfair dismissal
Legislation
Employment Relations Bill 1998/99