Thursday 8th February 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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The hon. Gentleman again pursues the points that we are all trying to pursue. I will do each of those things and report back.

Michelle Donelan Portrait Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) (Con)
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is essential that private companies that indirectly receive taxpayers’ money to operate their services have a particular duty to limit executive pay and excessive reserves? What more can the Government do on that?

Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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My hon. Friend is directed by true compassionate Conservative beliefs. The Government are bringing forward a new review and new law on corporate governance to cover all these matters. We want transparency—that is what will drive correct behaviour. We want accountability, and we want people to do the right thing. If that takes shining a sharper spotlight on their actions, then that is what we should do.