PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Early day motion 846, tabled 12 February 2002 by Gerry Steinberg (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House is shocked that the Government has served a judicial injunction against the Prison Officers Association and every single prison officer that prevents them from advising, authorising or supporting any form of industrial action that includes even the withdrawal of goodwill and working to the security manual with the threat of imprisonment, fine and seizure of personal assets; and calls upon the Government to immediately enter into constructive dialogue with the Prison Officers Association to end this Draconian measure.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.