Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Sep 2019
Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate
"The Labour party manifesto, for which many millions of people voted, explicitly said that we would respect the outcome of the referendum but that we would absolutely work against a no-deal Brexit...."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on the effect of the industrial strategy on the Welsh economy. ..."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"In the light of the very concerning news about the number of jobs that could be lost at the Ford engine plant in Bridgend, and reports of the impact that similar announcements by Nissan in my region and Honda will have on the supply chain companies in Wales, what assessment …..."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 8th March 2018
Asked by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he carried out any assessment of the effect of Carillion's liquidation on the viability of the small businesses in its supply chain in the UK prior to deciding not to support that company through the bail-out negotiations.
Answered by Oliver Dowden
We are doing everything we can to support Carillion’s subcontractors and suppliers impacted by this collapse, but taxpayers should not, and will not, bail out a private sector company for private sector losses or allow rewards for failure.
We have also set up a taskforce to advise on the impact on small businesses and employees affected by Carillion’s insolvency. It will act as a means for government to communicate to those affected by Carillion’s liquidation, assess wider economic impacts and consider how to ensure that employees are provided with the right support to maximise rapid re-employment.
Written Question
Thursday 8th March 2018
Asked by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he carried out any assessment of the effect of Carillion's liquidation on the viability of the small businesses in its supply chain in the UK prior to deciding not to support that company through the bail-out negotiations.
Answered by Oliver Dowden
We are doing everything we can to support Carillion’s subcontractors and suppliers impacted by this collapse, but taxpayers should not, and will not, bail out a private sector company for private sector losses or allow rewards for failure.
We have also set up a taskforce to advise on the impact on small businesses and employees affected by Carillion’s insolvency. It will act as a means for government to communicate to those affected by Carillion’s liquidation, assess wider economic impacts and consider how to ensure that employees are provided with the right support to maximise rapid re-employment.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Q11. For many young people in the north-east, employment is precarious and low-paid. Since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy, youth unemployment in Gateshead, my constituency, has remained stubbornly constant, while apprenticeship recruitment has declined by 35%. Having a plan to develop a plan is simply not good enough. What …..."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Youth unemployment...."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 31 Jan 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Q1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 31 January...."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 31 Jan 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"A number of Carillion employees and former employees live in my constituency; indeed, the company has an apprenticeship training centre in Gateshead. They all still face an uncertain future. Will the Government act now to prevent similar corporate theft, whereby pirate directors have syphoned off what should have been hundreds …..."Ian Mearns - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 22nd January 2018
Asked by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the appointment of PwC as Official Receivers to Carillion; how many PwC employees are working on the management of Carillion; and what the timetable is for PwC remaining involved in the management of Carillion.
Answered by Oliver Dowden
PwC are not the Official Receivers. Information on the role of PwC within Carillion is held by the Insolvency Service who are the contracting authority for this work.