Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Carillion: TUPE - Feb 21

Jo Stevens (Cardiff Central) (Lab): Does not the sorry story of Carillion’s collapse illustrate exactly why there should be proper oversight of public sector contracts that are put out to private companies? We have seen problems in the Ministry of Justice with G4S and in the Home Office with Clearsprings. We should set the standard for employment terms and conditions through procurement. Does my hon. Friend agree that this is a real opportunity to do that?

Eleanor Smith (Wolverhampton South West) (Lab): I agree. I have finished my speech. I would now like to give my colleagues a chance to speak and to hear the answers to my questions.

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