Former MP for Mansfield
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May I point out, Mr. Deputy Speaker, that your list includes, I think the name of my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (Mr. Ashton). He has informed me that he will not be here this afternoon because, unfortunately, his father has passed away. I do not think that there is anyone in the parliamentary Labour party who understands my hon. Friend's view on parts of the Bill. I shall certainly...
Wearing a flat cap.
What protection can the Secretary of State offer if, as has been said, a person's 21st birthday becomes the date of his sacking? Is the only redress a young person will have on his 21st birthday the unfair dismissals legislation? If that situation comes about, will the Secretary of State review the policy he is pursuing today?
Former MP for Mansfield
Entered the House of Commons on 31 March 1966 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 18 May 1987 — General election
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