Trade Union Bill
Debate between Rachael Maskell and Rebecca Long BaileyWednesday 27th April 2016
(8 years, 7 months ago)
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Rachael Maskell
I wish to challenge the Government about the way in which they are handling the Lords amendments. They need to be clearly scrutinised to make sure that there is evidence behind what is said, as today is yet another example of a Government who are evidence light when putting their proposals before Parliament.
Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford and Eccles) (Lab)
Will my hon. Friend give way?
Rachael Maskell
I will just quickly declare an interest first. I am a member of Unite and of the GMB, and was a Unite official for 17 years.
Rebecca Long Bailey
Does my hon. Friend agree that the evidential basis for the entire Bill has been non-existent throughout its passage through Parliament? Levels of industrial action are at historical lows in the UK. The days of work lost per year to strikes are down 90% since the 1980s.