Derek McDowell (Labour)

We have exhausted the debate but I thank the Minister for the list. It is helpful and instructive. I am acquainted with the practice of appraisals and performance on an annual basis between managers and line workers. Is that sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act? If we are discussing the interests of one particular worker, then dealing with his or her immediate manager is well and good. However, if we are discussing a much broader picture in which an entire enterprise is affected, such as if a multinational corporation relocates, does this mean that information must be transmitted on a one-to-one basis from each line manager to each individual worker? Will there be a requirement to gather worker representatives and explain plans to relocate or downsize to them? It is perfectly appropriate to deal with some information on a one-to-one basis, but broader information must be dealt with between employers and representatives of the workforce.