PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
EMPLOYMENT OF BRITISH SIKH COMMUNITY (26 January 1993)

That this House believes that to implement an EC Directive on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment, which makes it compulsory for the Sikhs, against their religion, to wear protective headgear whilst working in the non-construction industry, is an attack on the freedom of the Sikh religion; further believes that the effects of the EC Directive will mean widespread dismissals, demotions, redeployment and loss of promotion opportunities for Sikhs; and calls on the Government to reconsider its decision and grant an exemption for members of the Sikh community with similar terms to that already granted for construction areas.

Sponsored by:
Mr Piara S Khabra (Labour)