Debates between Lord Monks and Lord Taylor of Holbeach during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Wed 10th Feb 2016
Trade Union Bill
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Trade Union Bill

Debate between Lord Monks and Lord Taylor of Holbeach
Wednesday 10th February 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Monks Portrait Lord Monks
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I am sorry to make another intervention. In comparison with these examples, the amount of a union political fund contribution is, on average, about £2.50 per member per year. So that is the amount of money on an individual basis. We are talking about millions when all the aggregates are done, but for the individual this is not the biggest financial decision of their life.

Lord Taylor of Holbeach Portrait Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)
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It is a political decision. That is the whole point.

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