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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Bob Blackman (Conservative). It was answered by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Industrial Action: Support for Public Services

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support public services during industrial action.

Answer

The Cabinet Office’s Cobra unit has supported Departments with developing their contingency plans. We have co-ordinated preparedness activity across Government to minimise the impacts of industrial action on public services, but the only way we can truly avoid disruption is for union leaders to return to the negotiating table and work constructively in order to reach a fair and reasonable deal.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
904864 
732 cc428-9 
Session
2022-23
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Industrial disputes Government assistance Public sector
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk