Trade Union Leaders(Ministerial Meetings)

Mr. Brittan
asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he proposes to meet the general secretary or the executive of any of the railway unions.

Mr. Foot
I am always glad to meet the general secretaries and executives of unions, as the occasion arises, but I have no specific proposal for the meeting suggested in this Question at the moment.

Mr. Brittan
asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he proposes to meet the general secretary or executive of the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication and Plumbing Union.

Mr. Booth
My right hon. Friend has no plans to do so at present.