Business of the House

Chris Stephens Excerpts
Thursday 15th September 2016

(7 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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My regret is that when this House had the opportunity to vote for thoroughgoing House of Lords reform, this House chose not to do so.

Chris Stephens Portrait Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
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Can the Leader of the House confirm that the Government will shortly issue a statement on the impact of employment tribunal fees? Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that given that claims of sex discrimination are down by 91%, employment tribunal fees discriminate against women workers?

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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I shall draw the hon. Gentleman’s concerns to the attention of the relevant Minister. I do not know exactly when the report is likely to be published, but I shall find out and make sure that he is informed, as far as we are able to do so in advance.