Oral Answers to Questions

Marion Fellows Excerpts

Thursday 29th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Tom Brake]

Absolutely; it is necessary for this estate to respond to the increase in veganism, perhaps in the way in which the kebab industry has, whereby vegan kebabs are now available.

[Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)]

2. What representations the Commission has received on bullying and harassment since the publication of the Cox report.

[Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)]

4. What representations the Commission has received on bullying and harassment since the publication of the Cox report.

[Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington)]

The Commission has received representations from individuals, companies, the unions, interest groups and hon. Members, for which we are extremely grateful. Correspondence has included general opinion as well as extensive comment on the report’s findings. We have also received offers of assistance from both companies and individuals on the approach that we should take to maximise the opportunities for change.

[Marion Fellows]

Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that any actions taken as a result of this report must be taken at the earliest opportunity, and that while we can all agree that this is a time of particular political turbulence, that should not be held up as a reason for postponing such actions?

[Tom Brake]

I agree entirely with the hon. Lady. She will be pleased to know that the Commission has debated this on a number of occasions already. We have issued a statement, and we have two further meetings already planned to ensure that the necessary priority and emphasis is indeed placed on this critical issue.