Civil Contingencies Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 5:15 pm on 16 November 2004.

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Photo of Lord Stoddart of Swindon Lord Stoddart of Swindon Independent Labour 5:15, 16 November 2004

My Lords, I rise only to ask a question, which I think we are entitled to do under the rules.

I appreciate that this is a difficult area, but am I right in thinking that for an official strike to take place, a period of 21 days' notice has to be given anyway? The limit of any emergency legislation under the Bill is 21 days unless it is renewed. Therefore any strike taking place within that period would be illegal, in particular if it was an unofficial strike. Can the noble Baroness help me with that point?