Employment Law (Beecroft Report)
Debate between Mark Prisk and Rob WilsonUrgent Questions are proposed each morning by backbench MPs, and up to two may be selected each day by the Speaker. Chosen Urgent Questions are announced 30 minutes before Parliament sits each day.
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Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East) (Con)
Does the Minister agree that employment tribunals are a huge cost not only to business, but to taxpayers who actually fund them. Is it not right that there needs to be more balance in the system so that taxpayers do not have to pay so much and businesses can get on with growing their business?
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Debate between Mark Prisk and Rob Wilson(13 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Prisk
I should be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend. As she knows, two thirds of all applications are dealt with within 20 working days, but as she will appreciate this is sensitive equipment to a sensitive location. We need to ensure that we license only legitimate exports in these circumstances. I am pleased to say, however, that in this instance the licence has been granted.
Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East) (Con)
13. What his policy is on widening access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if he will make a statement.