Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2017. It was answered by Margot James (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Royal Mail: Privatisation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of the privatisation of Royal Mail on employment standards in the postal industry.
- Answer
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Almost all Royal Mail’s 142,000 staff are on permanent contracts and earn above the living wage. Employees own 12% of its shares. It has been a Times Top 50 Employer for Women for four consecutive years. This Government will protect workers’ rights, ensuring they keep pace with the changing labour market.
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- 117922
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Conditions of employment Privatisation Royal Mail
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