asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will invite trade union leaders to meet him to discuss such matters as union disciplinary procedures.

My right hon. Friend is always willing to meet trade union leaders at any time to discuss matters of public concern such as union disciplinary procedures. Proposed guidance on the use of such procedures is contained in the draft of the revised code of practice on the closed shop which the Government recently published for public consultation. Regrettably, the TUC has declined to offer any detailed comments on the provisions of the Code.