Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by David Winnick (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 1 February 2017 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Engagements
- Question
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Q14
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Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) (Lab):
How will the thousands of people who lost their jobs at British Home Stores feel about the fact that it may take years before the case of Philip Green, the totally discredited and disgraced businessperson, results in his knighthood being taken away or otherwise? Is it not remarkable? People lose their jobs and suffer all the consequences, but this man keeps his billions and his knighthood.
- Answer
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue. Many Members of this House have expressed concern about what happened at BHS and the attitude and approach taken by Philip Green. Whether a knighthood should be taken away from someone is a matter for the relevant committee—I have forgotten the name—which will be examining the case; I understand that it is waiting for the investigations to be completed. This is a matter for an independent committee and it is up to the committee how it looks into it.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 620 cc1022-1154
- Session
- 2016-17
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Insolvency Honours British Home Stores Green, Philip
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