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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 14 March 2012.

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Photo of David Morris David Morris Conservative, Morecambe and Lunesdale 11:30, 14 March 2012

After the 2004 Morecambe bay cockle pickers disaster, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority was created. Although the GLA has protected vulnerable workers, it has also been a burden to business. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that any cuts in red tape will not leave workers unprotected, particularly those in the shell fisheries industry?

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David Whitaker
Posted on 16 Mar 2012 7:50 pm (Report this annotation)

For once David Morris makes a valid point in regard to ensuring vulnerable workers are protected. The treagedy
that befell the cockle pickers in 2004 highlighted some serious issues in regard to the lack of protection for workers who were offten treated unfair and enforced to work in unsafe conditions. Credit should be given to Geraldine Smith our previous M.P who did a lot of work in regard to highlighting this issue. We need to be aware of the implications of the consequences and risks when reducing health and safety guidance and laws for workers.