BHS Debate

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Monday 25th April 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Chris Stephens.

Jo Stevens Portrait Jo Stevens (Cardiff Central) (Lab)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker.

I represent a city centre constituency, and I know that many of my constituents are worried about their jobs at BHS today. The Minister has mentioned the role that the Insolvency Service will play. Given that her Department is voluntarily offering to make cuts of 40% in the service, rather than the 17% demanded by the Chancellor, is she confident that it will be able to help the BHS workers?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I was calling a Chris with a “ph” rather than a Jo with a “v”, but never mind. The hon. Lady was in full flow, and what she said has been heard.