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Phil Wilson

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Steel Industry
Tuesday 20th October 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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I discussed this issue in the margins of the Pontignano conference, and we continue to press Italian Ministers to take action to remedy this injustice that has persisted for far too long.

Phil Wilson Portrait Phil Wilson (Sedgefield) (Lab)
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Can the Minister guarantee that in the EU negotiations there will be no dilution of employment laws?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Philip Hammond
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In the negotiations, we are seeking to ensure that the EU is focused on greater competitiveness, but we also recognise the EU’s important role in protecting employment rights.

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