Amendment of paragraph 9 of the Schedule29

In paragraph 9 (procedures) of the Schedule—

a

in sub-paragraph (6) after the first reference to “European Works Council” insert “and its select committee”; and

b

after sub-paragraph (6) insert—

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The employer must ensure that the consultation referred to in paragraphs 7(1) and 8(1) is conducted in such a way that the members of the European Works Council can, if they so request—

a

meet with the central management; and

b

obtain a reasoned response from the central management to any opinion expressed by those representatives on the reports referred to in paragraphs 7(1) and 8(3).

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Information and consultation carried out in accordance with this Schedule shall be carried out subject to regulation 23.