Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 45645

Trade Unions: Intimidation

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help tackle intimidatory practices by trade unions when on strike.

Answer

Justin Madders
The Government is clear that there is no place for intimidation in any workplace. Our trade union legislation provides for picketing to lawfully take place, but this picketing must be peaceful and those on picket lines must not harass or intimidate worker...
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