Union Rule Books

65.

Mr. Gregory
asked the Paymaster General what information he has as to which trade unions have altered their rule books to comply with the Government's trade union legislation since 1979.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke
I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave him on 11 November 1985, Official Report, columns 51–52. Since November 1985 a further seven unions had rules approved by the certification officer in order to hold political fund review ballots. These were: Ceramic and Allied Trades UnionsFire Brigades UnionGeneral Union of Associations of Loom OverlookersNational Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and ShotfirersNational Union of MineworkersRossendale Union of Boot Shoe and Slipper OperativesScottish Carpet Workers UnionIn addition the certification officer is required to approve rules governing political funds for unions setting up new funds. He has done so in the following cases:

National Union of Hosiery and Knitwear WorkersInland Revenue Staff FederationBroadcasting and Entertainment Trades AllianceCommunication Managers AssociationNational Communications Union (Clerical Group)

Unions which, since November 1985, are reported to have decided to make changes in their rule books to comply with the election provisions of part I of the Trade Union Act 1984 are:
 National Association of Colliery Overmen Deputies and Shotfirers (Yorkshire Area)General Municipal Boilermakers and Allied TradesUnion Inland Revenue Staff FederationUnion of Communication WorkersBanking Insurance and Finance UnionNational Union of RailwaymenPrison Officers AssociationUnited Road Transport UnionUnion of Shop Distributive and Allied WorkersNational Union of SeamenAssociation of Cinematograph Television and Allied Technicians