Sexual Harassment in Parliament Debate
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Louise Haigh
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Sexual Harassment in Parliament
Louise Haigh Excerpts(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Andrea Leadsom
The hon. Lady raises a very interesting point, and I will certainly look into it.
Louise Haigh (Sheffield, Heeley) (Lab)
I draw the Houses’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. You, Mr Speaker, and many other Members have mentioned the fundamental imbalance between parliamentary staff and Members’ staff. The former have one employer and are members of recognised trade unions, if they wish to be. There is, however, an active and well-organised trade union representing Members’ staff—I know because I used to be branch secretary. Would you, Mr Speaker, and the Leader of the House be willing to meet that union to discuss recognition? Such a thing would not be without precedent.
Andrea Leadsom
I cannot speak for you, Mr Speaker, but I certainly would be happy to meet the union.