Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Phil Wilson
Tuesday 20th October 2015
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
(9 years, 2 months ago)
Commons ChamberRead Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Phil Wilson (Sedgefield) (Lab)
Can the Minister guarantee that in the EU negotiations there will be no dilution of employment laws?
Mr Philip Hammond
In the negotiations, we are seeking to ensure that the EU is focused on greater competitiveness, but we also recognise the EU’s important role in protecting employment rights.