Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 6061

Prime Minister: FDA

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024

Question

John Glen

ConservativeSalisbury

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister has had discussions with the First Division Association (FDA) on recognising it as the trade union for special advisers; and what the process is for formal recognition.

Answer

Georgia Gould
In line with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), trade unions may make a request for voluntary recognition in writing.