Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Norman Lamb and Gordon Henderson

Thursday 15th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Gordon Henderson (Sittingbourne and Sheppey) (Con)]

Does the Minister agree that when a company goes into administration, wages owed to its staff should be the top priority? Will he take steps to ensure that redundant Thamesteel workers in my constituency take priority over all other creditors?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Norman Lamb)]

I certainly agree that the interests of workers should absolutely take priority, and I would be happy to look into the case that my hon. Friend has raised.