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Proceeding contribution from Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on HMRC (Office Closures).

HMRC (Office Closures)

Blackburn and St. Helens were down for closure, and they both cost more than Chorley to run. My office was never down to close, and it was the same with Lancaster and Accrington. Something has gone on, and we need to know why. The Minister should stand up for Back-Bench MPs like us and for the people and constituencies we represent. It is unfair to treat us like this, and it is certainly unfair on the staff we represent and on the Public and Commercial Services Union. We want some fairness, and it is time that we were shown some. I cannot explain the issue any further, but I will tell my right hon. Friend that we are not giving up now. We have to keep going. The sooner we can have a meeting the better. Will he please meet us so that we can discuss the issue and see what we can do for the people we represent?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
489 c87WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Conditions of employment Cost effectiveness Business Closures Advisory services Women Employment Great Yarmouth Public sector Members Location Public service Staff Tax allowances Reorganisation Tax evasion Revenue and Customs
Link
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