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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Apr 2018
Sainsbury and Asda Merger

"I know from my union experience that supermarkets are powerful both as employers and along their supply chains. They must not be allowed to abuse that power. Does the Minister understand the dismay of employees about this announcement that came out of the blue, and will he act to ensure …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Apr 2018
GKN

"It is a bleak day for British industry and British workers when a 259-year-old icon of British engineering excellence falls prey to a hostile takeover thanks to hedge funds moving in to make a quick killing. We will hold Ministers and managers to account for the promises that they have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Apr 2018
Points of Order

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Apr 2018
Points of Order

"On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Indulging in the use of uncharacteristic language, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy suggested that no proposals had been put to him by me and others. Would he like to confirm that I and others met him and made …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Apr 2018
Industrial Strategy

"Erdington is rich in talent, but is one of the poorest constituencies in the country. It is, however, blessed by the industrial belt that stretches along the M6, at the heart of which is the giant Jaguar plant. Back in 2010, I was involved with the new management brought in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2018
GKN: Proposed Takeover by Melrose

"I led the battle against the Kraft takeover of Cadbury. That was wrong then, as the Melrose takeover of GKN is wrong now. The commitments that have been given—less on research and development, no guarantee that it will all be done in this country, five years on aerospace in a …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Mar 2018
GKN: Proposed Takeover by Melrose

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer.

Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds has a ring to it, and GKN is an iconic engineering company, a British success story with a history stretching back over 259 years, founded in south Wales. Three years ago, I remember a man …..."
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Written Question
GKN: Melrose
Monday 26th February 2018

Asked by: Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the timetable is for his Department to make a decision any investigation into the proposed takeover of GKN Plc by Melrose Industries in the interests of National Security.

Answered by Andrew Griffiths

The procedure for interventions in mergers by Ministers on public interest grounds, including national security, is set out in the Enterprise Act 2002.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jan 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"The hostile takeover of GKN by Melrose threatens break-up, sale and closures. The Secretary of State has powers under section 58 of the Enterprise Act 2002 to intervene. Will he intervene to block this hostile takeover, which is not in the national interest?..."
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Speech in General Committees - Wed 29 Nov 2017
Unified Patent Court (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2017

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey.

We are a creative nation of entrepreneurs and innovators. In the 19th century, Birmingham and the Black country were known as the workshop of the world, and in modern times we have silicon roundabout about 2 miles away, the …..."
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