Gordon Henderson
Main Page: Gordon Henderson (Conservative - Sittingbourne and Sheppey)(12 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Prisk
We need to ensure that we get the very best value for money on behalf of the taxpayer, but do we need to ensure that procurement contracts reflect good indigenous British businesses? Yes, and that is exactly what is reflected in the White Paper. That is the approach we want to take.
Gordon Henderson (Sittingbourne and Sheppey) (Con)
Does the Minister agree that when a company goes into administration, wages owed to its staff should be the top priority? Will he take steps to ensure that redundant Thamesteel workers in my constituency take priority over all other creditors?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Norman Lamb)
I certainly agree that the interests of workers should absolutely take priority, and I would be happy to look into the case that my hon. Friend has raised.