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Written question asked by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 4 September 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2015. It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Friday, 11 September 2015 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Trade Unions: Subscriptions

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what consultation the Government has undertaken with (a) devolved administrations, (b) local authorities and (c) other public bodies on proposals to alter the arrangements for deduction of employee trade union dues from salaries by those employers.

Answer

The Government has announced its intention to prohibit check off in the public sector. This policy has developed in the normal way. This will be by an amendment to the Trade Union Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9070
Session
2015-16
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Trade unions Subscriptions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk