Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, for what reasons he decided against change following his review into his Department's check-off system for employees' trade union subscriptions.

I have not reviewed, and have no plans to review, this Department's check-off arrangements.

I have not reviewed these arrangements, as I believe that Trade Unions have an important role to play in creating a positive employment relations climate from which all organisations can benefit. I also believe that the check-off system does not create a distinguishable burden on the administration of the HR function in this Department.