Padraig Flynn on Michael Portillo Euro opt-out

Title

Padraig Flynn on Michael Portillo Euro opt-out

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Sep 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

Employment Secretary Michael Portillo made history last night at his first-ever encounter with his continental colleagues, by standing by as the other eleven EU states adopted a law on consulting workers. This was the first time Britain’s opt-out has been exercised. Europe’s Employment Commissioner, Padraig Flynn expresses his disappointment. Interviewer is John Fraser.

Contributors

John Fraser; Padraig Flynn

Keywords

Government; Law; UK; Employment; European legal instruments; Cabinet ministers; Michael Portillo; EU; Employment legislation; Conditions of employment

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