Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Kevin Brennan Excerpts
Thursday 3rd March 2016

(8 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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It is obviously disturbing when one hears of such incidents. The Business Secretary will be here in 10 days’ time, and current procedures for director disqualification allow members of the public to lodge direct complaints when such issues arise, so that they can be investigated.

Kevin Brennan Portrait Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)
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May we debate internet awareness? The Prime Minister’s explanation of his damascene conversion on Sunday trading between April and June last year is the existence of internet shopping—in other words, between April and June he discovered the internet. Is that not just an empty excuse for a broken promise that will affect workers not just in England and Wales, but also in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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Those measures also include provisions to improve workers’ rights, and the hon. Gentleman will have the opportunity to debate all those matters when the provisions are brought before the House. If he has concerns, he will be able to raise them then, and vote accordingly.