Ms Rosemary Hennigan:

Across the EU people approach this in various ways. By and large, there are no restrictions. The UK has a list of restricted sectors but there are very few. The majority of countries approach it that way. We are unsure how a statutory instrument could provide for something along these lines and there may be a need for additional legislation. Our experience to date of the ad hocadministrative schemes is that they are difficult because there is a lack of transparency. When issues arise we have to write letters for people. There is no process, no formal way of knowing if the letter will be seen to and no chronology. A letter will come back ad hoc. It is very difficult in those circumstances to make sure people are not being left out or excluded or are not receiving the rights they are entitled to. We would really like to see a level of transparency, particularly as we opt into the directive. That is ultimately what we are calling for.