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Proceeding contribution from Pat McFadden (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 October 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Royal Mail.

Royal Mail

There is no question of our not being in touch with those involved in the dispute. As I said, we have been in regular touch with people on both sides of it. On the question of lost business, the fear for Royal Mail is that people have alternatives. If the company's service is constantly threatened by strike action, the likelihood is that people will use alternatives. I believe that that is tragic for Royal Mail, for our postal service and for the good men and women who work in it.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
497 c792 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Finance Greater London Industrial disputes Workplace pensions Postal services Modernisation Royal Mail Strikes Communication Workers Union Postal workers
Link
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