Southern Rail
Debate between Paul Maynard and Andrew Selous(8 years ago)
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Paul Maynard
I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman is so opposed to the idea of compensating Southern’s passengers, but he is right about one thing: the dispute is entirely resolvable. It is resolvable because the RMT should recognise that the current mode of operation is safe and call off the strikes. ASLEF can also call off the strikes. We could then get on with improving the network.
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
I am pleased to hear the Minister say that no GTR staff will lose their jobs, but that is not the case for my constituents, some of whom have been sacked for being late. The balance of rights and responsibilities in our society is somewhat off if some people trying to improve their terms and conditions is costing other citizens their jobs.
Paul Maynard
My hon. Friend is entirely right to point out the grossly disproportionate nature of this industrial action and that communities across the GTR network are experiencing a poorer quality of life because of this unwarranted industrial action.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Paul Maynard and Andrew Selous(9 years, 6 months ago)
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Andrew Selous
As the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State has said, the Government are keen to talk with all the devolved Administrations in the UK, because we absolutely believe that we can learn from each other. Where we can, I think that we should help each other as well.
Paul Maynard (Blackpool North and Cleveleys) (Con)
21. I am sure that the Minister recognises the importance of reforming rehabilitation in prisons. Does he share my concern about reports from chaplains across the prison estate that they are struggling to organise collective worship because of the number of hours that prisoners are spending behind bars in their cells?
Andrew Selous
My hon. Friend is absolutely right; collective or corporate worship is important and all prisoners should have access to it. We will do our absolute best to ensure that that happens. With the increasing number of prison officers, that should be increasingly possible.
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Debate between Paul Maynard and Andrew Selous
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
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Paul Maynard (Blackpool North and Cleveleys) (Con)
13. What steps he has taken to exploit reserves of shale gas in the UK.