It would be appropriate if I said at this stage that the Bill has the full support of the Government and, in general terms, has the full support of the British Employers' Confederation and the Trades Union Congress.

We believe that it will help the amalgamations and mergers of trade unions where these are appropriate. The Bill, is, therefore, to be regarded as a valuable improvement and help to the trade unions in reforming, where they can, their structure. We believe that at the same time it provides—