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Trade Union Registration (Amendment) Bill

Further representations received from the

TUC are being sent to you by the next bag.

These representations also refer to some features

of the principal Ordinance. The main points

made are as follows:

(a) Section 2 Deletion of words "whether

Distribution:-

Copies to:-

temporary or permanent" leaves temporary

combinations in a more exposed position

than they were before the withdrawal of

Clause 4 of the Bill.

(b) Clause 12(b)(iii) is criticised on grounds

that this could compel a union to accept

members who do not subscribe regularly

and who cannot be given a useful service.

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