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Written question asked by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 11 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2016 (named day). It was answered by Nick Boles (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Trade Unions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, further to the oral contribution of the Minister for Skills of 2 February 2016, Official Report, column 776, whether his Department intends to bring forward amendments relating to check-off and facilities time before the Trade Union Bill reaches Report Stage in the House of Lords.

Answer

Government amendments to Clause 12 (Facility Time Reporting) and Clause 13 (Facility Time cap) of the Trade Union Bill were included in the Bill at Lords Committee.

The remaining stages in the Lords are amending stages and the Government will table amendments as necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26990
Session
2015-16
Related items
Subjects
Trade unions Subscriptions Facilities agreements
Legislation
Trade Union Bill 2015-16
Link
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