Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Oliver Heald Excerpts
Wednesday 29th November 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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I refer the hon. Gentleman to my original answer. We believe it is right to have a simple system that works across the United Kingdom, whether one is in Derby or Dundee.

Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
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Does the Secretary of State agree that to have different employment laws either side of the border of the two nations would be a mistake, because it would increase the regulatory burden on companies and deprive British companies of our excellent tribunal system?

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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I completely agree with my right hon. and learned Friend, who absolutely makes the right arguments.