Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 46764

Industrial Disputes: Trade Unions

Tabled: 22 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether (a) public and (b) private sector employees can suspend (i) check off and (ii) facility time for trade unions during industrial action.

Answer

Justin Madders
It is for individual employers and trade unions to agree on appropriate approaches during industrial action. The government encourages employers to work constructively with workers and representatives to resolve disputes.Public and private sector employer...
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