Limitation of Meaning of 'political Objects'

Part of Orders of the Day — Trade Union Bill – in the House of Commons at 6:45 pm on 2 April 1984.

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Photo of Mr Ian Mikardo Mr Ian Mikardo , Bow and Poplar 6:45, 2 April 1984

I accept the hon. Gentleman's illustration of a privatisation measure. A measure might be brought forward in the final Session of a Parliament and the union concerned might say to the workers, "You must resist this measure brought forward by the Conservative Government at all costs." If someone goes to court after that, the counsel might state that the union said, "If there is a Conservative Government, this measure will be passed, so you should vote for another party if you do not want that measure." It is not what the hon. Gentleman or I interpret but what the courts interpret that is important.