Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

John Robertson Excerpts
Wednesday 12th September 2012

(12 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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The hon. Gentleman is a strong campaigner on this issue. As I said in my original answer, I suggest he put that view to the Scottish Affairs Committee so it can form part of its report. We will certainly take its report very seriously.

John Robertson Portrait John Robertson (Glasgow North West) (Lab)
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Talk is cheap, but what would the Minister actually do? He must know that blacklistings are happening today. What will his Government do if we identify people who are doing it? What will he do?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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In the first instance, the 2010 regulations provide a route for individuals who believe they have been blacklisted. As I said in my previous answer, the evidence sessions being held by the Scottish Affairs Committee are a good way of reviewing how those regulations and other laws are working in that regard. We will take its report very seriously.