Business of the House

Hugh Gaffney Excerpts
Thursday 3rd October 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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No, not at all. The Government always comply with court rulings, and the DWP will do that, as always.

Hugh Gaffney Portrait Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)
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It has been reported that Royal Mail is looking to recruit a director to run its UK operations. I would suggest that the next director stand with postal workers on protecting jobs and terms and conditions, and opposing the selling off of Parcelforce. Does the Leader of the House agree, and will he ask the relevant Minister to make a statement to that effect on the selling off of Parcelforce?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I am afraid that I think private companies must make their own decisions.