Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Kieran Mullan Excerpts
Thursday 10th October 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Kieran Mullan Portrait Dr Kieran Mullan (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)
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One of the ways in which we could improve the reliability of all our train services is through reform of working practices such as annual leave and weekend working. Agreeing a no-strings deal with ASLEF forced the Secretary of State into agreeing a no-strings deal with the RMT. How does she plan to recover from such a weak negotiating position for future rounds? What progress has she made on proposals—our proposals, I should say—for a pay review body for public rail workers?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I am sure that question must be related in some way to Old Oak Common. I think we need to be more descriptive when asking such questions. Secretary of State, answer as you wish.