Paragraph 7

After section 212A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (which is inserted by section 7 of this Act) insert—

“ Dismissal procedures agreements.

212B

ACAS may, in accordance with any dismissal procedures agreement (within the meaning of the M1Employment Rights Act 1996), refer any matter to the arbitration of a person appointed by ACAS for the purpose (not being an officer or employee of ACAS).”