Debates between Clive Efford and Michael Gove during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Tue 29th Nov 2016
Corporate Governance
Commons Chamber

1st reading: House of Commons

Corporate Governance

Debate between Clive Efford and Michael Gove
1st reading: House of Commons
Tuesday 29th November 2016

(7 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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Last week, the Chancellor adopted Labour policy on fiscal investment to stimulate the economy. This week, the Secretary of State is adopting Labour policy on worker representation on boards—[Interruption.]

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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Come over!

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford
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No, you’re coming over here I’m afraid.

We need consistency from the Government. I have been advocating for years that football supporters should be represented on the boards of professional football clubs, but the Government have consistently said that that is not appropriate, so what has changed the Secretary of State’s mind?