Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jo Swinson and David Nuttall

Thursday 20th November 2014 Commons Chamber

[Jo Swinson]

I do not know the specific facts of that case, but I am happy to look into it because, from what the hon. Gentleman says, that does not sound right. I will be happy to make sure that the appropriate authorities can look into the matter, investigate and take any action that is necessary.

[Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)]

If my hon. Friend’s Department did carry out such an assessment, does she not agree that it might well find that the biggest risk to the security of British business is the election of a Labour Government, which would mean more spending, more borrowing and higher taxes?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jo Swinson and David Nuttall

Thursday 5th December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Jo Swinson]

The hon. Gentleman has raised issues relating to agency workers on a number of occasions, and I know that in his constituency there is a particular concentration of them. We are always happy to look at whether workers are treated as they should be. I am happy to look into the specific issue he raises and get back to him.

[Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)]

One of the biggest and most important decisions that any sole trader has to make is whether and when to take on their first employee. Will the Secretary of State set out what steps his Department is taking to make that process as easy as possible?