Mary Glindon
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(11 months, 3 weeks ago)
Commons ChamberThat is an interesting proposal. If we are to get public consent for the number of houses we need to build, we must be able to reassure people that the infrastructure is in place. That is precisely what the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill seeks to do. I will look at my hon. Friend’s proposal for an inter-ministerial group. I am always a little cautious about setting up more inter-ministerial groups, unless I can be sure that they will actually deliver some further outcomes, but I take his proposal seriously.
I am sorry that strike action is ongoing. Ultimately, this is a matter between the employees and their employer.