division_name: European Community Documents - Employment Law
motion: <p>Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees), 
  
   <p>That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 10230/97, on a proposal for a directive on part-time work, and European Community Document No. 10975/97, Parts A and B, on proposals for directives extending the European Works Councils Directive and the Parental Leave Directive to the United Kingdom; and supports the Government's view that these proposals will contribute to a flexible labour market based on partnership between employers and employees and decent minimum standards at work.-- [Mr. Kevin Hughes.] 
  <p>The House divided:  Ayes 331, Noes 18.
   