Andrew Bridgen
Main Page: Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)(10 years, 10 months ago)
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Vince Cable
There was a substantial vote on that consultative ballot, but I hope that the hon. Gentleman is not suggesting that it takes precedence over the vote of the House of Commons, which after all brought the process into being. I have already freely acknowledged that the CWU, despite the rhetoric we sometimes hear from it, has played a very constructive role in the modernisation, and we want to help it, as a result of this share offer, to become further aligned in the long term with the interests of the company. If the company makes money and succeeds, the CWU will derive additional benefit.
Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Con)
Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the six-day-a-week service will continue after privatisation and across the whole country?
Vince Cable
Absolutely. That is the fundamental of the universal service obligation, which can be changed only by an affirmative vote of this House.