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Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2024. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Friday, 2 August 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Trade Unions

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his policy is on check-off in the public sector.

Answer

The Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public Sector) Regulations, also known as the ‘Check-off Regulations’ were brought in by the previous government. This Government values the role of trade unions and is supportive of employers enabling their employees to pay their subscriptions in a straightforward and convenient way.

The Government's King’s Speech committed to updating trade union legislation so it is fit for a modern economy and removing unnecessary restrictions on trade union activity.




Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902
Session
2024-26
Related items
Public Sector: Trade Unions
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Deductions Pay Public sector Trade unions Subscriptions
Link
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