Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 November 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if Article 15 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights requires equal working conditions for nationals of third countries working in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if Article 15 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights requires equal working conditions for nationals of third countries working in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [136462] Mr. Alan Johnson: I have been asked to reply. The Charter will be a political declaration of rights, freedoms and principles and is not legally binding. Article 15 recognises that third country nationals who are authorised to work in a particular member state should enjoy working conditions such as protection against unfair dismissal and health and safety, equivalent to citizens of the EU. This is consistent with existing UK law.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c200-1W; 136462
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Conditions of employment EU action Migrant workers EU immigration Charter of Fundamental Rights (EU)
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk