Business of the House

Hugh Gaffney Excerpts
Thursday 5th September 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I know that this issue concerns many people, and the Government have a particular concern for animal welfare. In the new Session of Parliament there may well be time to have a debate on it.

Hugh Gaffney Portrait Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)
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Royal Mail Group is trying to sell off Parcelforce as a separate business. Communication workers will be ready to strike and take action. With an election possibly coming up, will there be a statement from the Government?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I am sure that no responsible person would go on strike to interrupt the democratic process of a general election.