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in Afghanistaneń Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if the Governor of Hong Kong has re-

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tion about Soviet military options,ceived representations from the Social thereSo far there is ho definite evidence to support allegations about chemical weapons. If these were true we would be deeply concerned.

Messrs. Milos Rejchrt and Evan Dejmal

Workers General Union concerning rates of pay, regrading and career advancement of Social Welfare Department staff in the voluntary sector; and what reply he has

sent.

Mr. Blaker: Between October 1979

and February 1980 four petitions from the union on this subject were received by the Governor and Chief Secretary. The replies, which were sent in January and

Mr. Sproat asked the Lord Privy Seal (1) whether the arrest of Milos Rejchrt by the. Czech authorities on 20th March was in breach of the Helsinki Agreement signed by the Czech Govern-March, made clear that the Government ment; what representations he has made to the Czech authorities about this arrest; what reply he has received; and whether he will raise this arrest at the Madrid Review Conference;

(2) whether the arrest of Evan Dejmal by the Czech authorities on 20th March was in breach of the Helsinki Agreement signed by the Czech Government; what representations he has made to the Czech authorities about his arrest; what reply he has received; and whether he will raise this arrest at the Madrid Review Con- ference.

Mr. Blaker: We consider these actions by the Czechoslovak authorities inconsis- We tent with the Helsinki Final Act. have taken every suitable oportunity to remand the Czechoslovak Government of the importance we attach to respect for the commitments entered into at Hel- sinki. We will take such cases into ac- count in preparing for the Madrid meeting.

Hong Kong

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will publish in the Official Report the criteria for consultation between the Hong Kong Government and trades unions concerning official disputes.

have no responsibility for fixing the salaries of social workers employed by the voluntary agencies. A review of the voluntary sector's organisational structure and salary scales is being carried out. The union has been told it is free to make

representations to the review's steering committee and working group, member- ship of which has been drawn largely from the voluntary sector.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the dispute- between the Hong Kong Social Workers Union and the Hong Kong Government, regarding salary scales and career ad- vancement, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member, for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange.

Mr. Blaker: I have written to the hon. Member explaining that I shall consider these details further and write to him again in due course.

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Mr. Robert Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will agree to the Hong Kong Social Workers General Union being represented on the steering committee considering salaries and career advance- ment in the public and voluntary sectors.

Mr. Blaker: This is a matter for the Hong Kong Government.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal (1) if he will publish in the Official

Mr. Blaker: For settling disputes in the private sector, the Labour Depart- ment of the Hong Kong Government pro- vides a voluntary conciliation service under the provisions of the Labour Rela-Report the latest recommendation of the

tions Ordinance. Should this be un- successful, the Commissioner for Labour may appoint a special conciliation officer to continue conciliation. Should this fail, the Governor in Council may refer the dispute to arbitration or a board of in- quiry.

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Turner committee dealing with trade union organisation in Hong Kong;

(2) if he will publish the final and interim reports of the Turner committee.

Mr. Blaker: Professor Turner has just His conclusions completed his study.

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