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Debate between Margot James and Lord Cryer(6 years, 11 months ago)
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Margot James
I can confirm to my hon. Friend that the workforce own 12% of Royal Mail, which is a fact that the leadership of the Labour party should consider as it contemplates a round of nationalisation.
John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)
All the evidence is that employment standards in Royal Mail and more widely are being driven down, including with job losses and cuts to pensions. Is the Minister seriously arguing that employment standards today are higher than they were at the point of privatisation?
Margot James
The hon. Gentleman should accept that Royal Mail needs to maintain its position in the marketplace. It already provides employment conditions that are the envy of delivery workers employed by its competitors.
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Debate between Margot James and Lord Cryer(7 years, 4 months ago)
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Margot James
I agree that bereaved parents should have the opportunity to grieve away from the workplace, and we will seek to provide for that. I am willing to meet my hon. Friend to discuss further how we might make such provision.
John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)
The Secretary of State has talked repeatedly today about the discussions he has had on Brexit. Which trade unions has he met, and when?