Debate on Wednesday, 18 November 2020, in the House of Commons, led by Liz Kendall. The answering member was Paul Scully.

Worker Exploitation: Leicester Textile Industry

Motion that this House has considered the matter of tackling worker exploitation in the textile industry in Leicester. Motion lapsed.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 684 cc154-164WH
Session: 2019-21
Department: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Liz Kendall | 684 c155WH (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the matter of tackling worker exploitation in...; Catherine McKinnell | 684 c155WH (Link to this contribution)
I wish to put on record that, although I admire the fact that my hon. Friend has secured this deb...; Liz Kendall | 684 cc155-9WH (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. This issue does not just affect the workers in this...; Philip Hollobone | 684 c158WH (Link to this contribution)
The debate can last until 11.30 am.; Claudia Webbe | 684 c158WH (Link to this contribution)
May I say a few words?; Philip Hollobone | 684 c158WH (Link to this contribution)
I am afraid the hon. Lady does not have permission to speak from the Member in charge or the Mini...; Paul Scully | 684 c158WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I would like to thank the hon. M...; Claudia Webbe | 684 c160WH (Link to this contribution)
I did have permission, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kenda...; Paul Scully | 684 cc160-1WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank the hon. Lady. We did have an exchange yesterday in a wider debate about workers’ rights ...; Claudia Webbe | 684 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
Will the Minister give way?; Paul Scully | 684 cc161-3WH (Link to this contribution)
I have only a little time to cover the points raised, I am afraid.
The allegations of abuse...
Subjects: Conditions of employment Enforcement Health and safety Manufacturing industries Minimum wage Working conditions Shareholders Textiles Factories Leicester Boohoo
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Worker Exploitation: Leicester Textile Industry

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