Stephen Phillips
Main Page: Stephen Phillips (Conservative - Sleaford and North Hykeham)AstraZeneca (Pfizer Bid)
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Vince Cable
I am always happy to meet trade union representatives. I have already made this point briefly, but changes introduced to the takeover panel operations in 2010, when I came into the Government, include additional provision for consultation with the work force. I hope that the parties concerned recognise and act on that.
Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)
If this takeover were to go ahead, what steps can and will my right hon. Friend take with his colleagues to ensure that members of AstraZeneca pension funds and their entitlements are properly protected?
Vince Cable
That is a new one and I will reflect on it. It is probably an issue for my colleagues in the Department for Work and Pensions and for the Pension Protection Fund, but I thank my hon. and learned Friend for raising the issue and I will certainly follow it up.