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Fiona O'Donnell

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Thursday 8th December 2011

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ed Davey Portrait Mr Davey
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My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I regularly meet Brendan Barber from the TUC. People from the trade union movement widely responded to the “Resolving Workplace Disputes” consultation, and we have looked at those responses.

Fiona O'Donnell Portrait Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian) (Lab)
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The Minister will be aware that those who work with children and vulnerable adults can play a vital role in their protection. What is he doing to ensure that new employees, who often see problems with established bad practice, are protected if they decide to become whistleblowers?

Ed Davey Portrait Mr Davey
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There is already whistleblowing legislation; I believe that it was passed by the previous Government. We would therefore advise employees in the situation that the hon. Lady describes to look at that.

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