Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Motion made, and Question proposed, Thatthe sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Swayne.)
I am delighted to be able to speak about a topic that I believe is one of the most important facing our country today: how do we create a fairer and more sustainable economy that can provide jobs...
[Jim Sheridan in the Chair]
I am grateful, Mr Sheridan, for this opportunity to talk about a dispute that has been going on for three years, and which highlights serious concerns about the work and responsibilities of the...
Thank you, Mr Sheridan, for calling me to speak; I believe that this is the first occasion that I have spoken under your chairmanship. I have to say that on this particular topic I come as...
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