Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:05 pm on 16 January 2023.

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Photo of Kim Leadbeater Kim Leadbeater Labour, Batley and Spen 6:05, 16 January 2023

I declare an interest as a proud trade union member. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this legislation does nothing to address the underlying reasons NHS staff and others have taken the incredibly difficult decision to strike? We are going to spend a number of hours in here this evening, but surely that time would be much better spent by the Government getting round the table with members of the NHS, listening to their concerns and coming to a resolution that would help to move things forward, rather than wasting our time here this evening on this horrible piece of legislation.