Right of Workers to Demand a Ballot Before Industria Action is Taken

Part of New Clause 3 – in the House of Commons at 6:30 pm on 22 April 1980.

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Photo of Mr Eric Varley Mr Eric Varley , Chesterfield 6:30, 22 April 1980

I would not suggest anythink like that. I recognise that members of the legal profession sometimes look a bit sideways when some of my hon. Friends speak about that profession and suggest that they should not intervene, but the House always listens more seriously to individuals if they have practical experience.

The hon. Member for Bridlington (Mr. Townend), again according to The Times Guide to the House of Commons, listing the background of Members of Parliament, is a wine merchant and a chartered accountant. I do not know what is his practical experience of trade unions. The hon. Member for Bristol, North-West (Mr. Colvin), who I see in his place, is a farmer, a landowner, a company director and a public house licensee.