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Alex Norris Excerpts
Tuesday 27th March 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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I invite the hon. Gentleman to speculate himself on the answer to that question, because we do not discuss intelligence matters.

Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (Lab/Co-op)
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Last month, Impactt’s audit of the Qatari supreme committee, which is responsible for the World cup, highlighted significant positive progress in areas relating to workers’ rights. What efforts will the British Government make to support further progress and promote its spreading to neighbouring states?

Alistair Burt Portrait Alistair Burt
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I happened to see the Qatari organiser of the World cup just a couple of days ago. They gave an impressive presentation on what they had sought to do to improve not just workers’ rights but workers’ welfare, not just now but looking forward to the final construction phase. Concerns have been well expressed, but my sense is that the Qatari system understands that very well and is working hard to produce a good and safe World cup.