That this House is deeply concerned at the recent announcement by P&O that they intend to dismiss 1,200 UK seafarers; notes that many of those who will be left will be faced with cuts in pay and conditions; regrets that this will cause much hardship for many families especially within the communities of Dover, Portsmouth and Hull; regards this as a massive blow to the UK shipping industry; further notes that the number of UK seafarers continues to decline despite the UK shipping industry benefiting from a very significant tonnage tax concession worth ??35m per year; further notes that the French Government provide support for Sea France and Brittany Ferries; and calls on the UK Government to intervene with the appropriate parties to ensure that the ferry industry in the UK has a long-term future.

That this House is deeply concerned at the recent announcement by P&O that they intend to dismiss 1,200 UK seafarers; notes that many of those who will be left will be faced with cuts in pay and conditions; regrets that this will cause much hardship for many families especially within...

That this House notes that the current formula for calculating redundancy payments is based on the Redundancy Payments Act 1965 and needs urgent reform; believes that the outcome of this statutory formula results in parsimonious payments for those unfortunate enough to suffer redundancy and further reinforces the notion that it is easy and cheap to sack UK workers; welcomes and acknowledges the fact that the Employment Relations Act 1999 made provision to adjust the payments formula, allowing for annual increases in relation to inflation but regrets that, too often, redundancy payments are too small and give companies the easy option of disposing of UK labour; and calls on the Government to link this payment formula to average earnings and annual average appreciations in wages, to ensure that payments are sufficient and that companies seek innovative alternatives to the easy option of large-scale redundancies.

That this House notes that the current formula for calculating redundancy payments is based on the Redundancy Payments Act 1965 and needs urgent reform; believes that the outcome of this statutory formula results in parsimonious payments for those unfortunate enough to suffer redundancy and further reinforces the notion that it...

That this House supports the efforts of employees and former employees of companies like Endeva and UEF who have suffered from the heavy-handed and shabby attitude of the administrator whose stark powers in dealing with insolvency ignores the needs and proper protection of workers; notes that the powers given to administrators in such circumstances appear absolute and are exercised ruthlessly without infringing the law; is appalled to witness the experiences of some of Endeva's employees who, with over 30 years exemplary service were arbitrarily sacked without notice and without proper compensation; and supports the Amicus campaign which is seeking a comprehensive review of the insolvency laws to ensure that administrators work under a wider and fairer remit which takes greater account of the needs and dignity of employees and the long-term viability of the operation that they work in.

That this House supports the efforts of employees and former employees of companies like Endeva and UEF who have suffered from the heavy-handed and shabby attitude of the administrator whose stark powers in dealing with insolvency ignores the needs and proper protection of workers; notes that the powers given to...

That this House believes that it would be preferable for honourable and Right honourable Members and other well-paid workers in Parliament, such as high-ranking officers and journalists, to pay more realistic prices for their refreshments than see loyal employees in the many outlets for food and drink in the House face possible redundancies.

That this House believes that it would be preferable for honourable and Right honourable Members and other well-paid workers in Parliament, such as high-ranking officers and journalists, to pay more realistic prices for their refreshments than see loyal employees in the many outlets for food and drink in the House...

That this House notes that soon after securing a ??101 million order to supply rolling stock for the London Underground, the French-owned multinational, Alstom, announced that it had decided to cease production at its plant at Washwood Heath, Birmingham, thereby bringing to an end 150 years of train production at the plant and threatening 1,400 jobs; believes that if there had been a major order for Alstom-produced rolling stock by the French railways, then it is unlikely that it would have been regarded as acceptable for Alstom to either reduce its investment in France or produce the rolling stock outside that country; also believes that it is no more acceptable for the company to run down its operation in Britain; welcomes the Prime Minister's call for a positive outcome to talks taking place between the British Government and Alstom about the restructuring of the Company; and calls on Alstom to recognise its obligations to all the communities on which it has relied for its manufacturing operations and to reconsider its run down of the Washwood Heath plant.

That this House notes that soon after securing a ??101 million order to supply rolling stock for the London Underground, the French-owned multinational, Alstom, announced that it had decided to cease production at its plant at Washwood Heath, Birmingham, thereby bringing to an end 150 years of train production at...

That this House deplores the manner in which the Accident Group recently dismissed its workforce by text message; notes with grave concern the fact that the company has not paid tax and insurance stoppages on to the Inland Revenue; expresses outrage that directors of the company have protected their personal assets while leaving employees in an exposed position; and calls on the Government to carry out an urgent investigation into this matter.

That this House deplores the manner in which the Accident Group recently dismissed its workforce by text message; notes with grave concern the fact that the company has not paid tax and insurance stoppages on to the Inland Revenue; expresses outrage that directors of the company have protected their personal...

That this House is concerned by the decision by BAe Systems to make over 1,000 of its workforce redundant as a response to the MoD decision to bring the Nimrod programme to a controlled stop; calls on the Government and the company to work with the trades unions on those parts of the structure which are not subject to design change and can be worked on until the production phase restarts, thus retaining experienced workers which would constitute a future saving in the cost of the remaining Nimrods; and urges BAe Systems not to enact any compulsory redundances while the redundancy consultation process is still continuing.

That this House is concerned by the decision by BAe Systems to make over 1,000 of its workforce redundant as a response to the MoD decision to bring the Nimrod programme to a controlled stop; calls on the Government and the company to work with the trades unions on those...

That this House is deeply troubled that OFTEL's decision on access arrangements to Directory enquiry services, which have led BT to advise that a large part of its '192' operations will be transferred to India, could lead to an even greater transfer of customer contact work in other sectors such as finance, travel and tourism, which will leave regions that are dependent on customer service expansion as a means to regeneration in a vulnerable position; and calls upon the Government to ask the telecommunications regulator OFTEL to reconsider its decision.

That this House is deeply troubled that OFTEL's decision on access arrangements to Directory enquiry services, which have led BT to advise that a large part of its '192' operations will be transferred to India, could lead to an even greater transfer of customer contact work in other sectors such...

That this House supports the Amicus AEEU campaign to lift the ??250 statutory cap on redundancy payment calculations; recognises that it is far too easy for multi-national companies to make British workers redundant rather than their counterparts in Europe; and urges the Government to lift the cap in order to properly compensate British employees and deter companies from making redundancies in the United Kingdom.

That this House supports the Amicus AEEU campaign to lift the ??250 statutory cap on redundancy payment calculations; recognises that it is far too easy for multi-national companies to make British workers redundant rather than their counterparts in Europe; and urges the Government to lift the cap in order to...

That this House notes that the tax threshold for redundancy pay has remained at its present level of ??30,000 for many years; and calls upon the government to raise the threshold to ??40,000 and thereafter to increase the threshold annually in line with the percentage increase in national average earnings.

That this House notes that the tax threshold for redundancy pay has remained at its present level of ??30,000 for many years; and calls upon the government to raise the threshold to ??40,000 and thereafter to increase the threshold annually in line with the percentage increase in national average earnings.

That this House welcomes the significant steps taken since 1997 to achieve fair treatment at work; notes, however, that employees sacked by companies in receivership are cruelly exposed to loss of contractual rights; believes that the legal loophole concerning the unsecured status of rights to redundancy pay should be closed by giving those rights preferred status, as currently exists for holiday and back pay; further believes that the operation of the statutory safety net for redundancy pay is badly flawed; and calls on the Government to review the structure of the scheme to give some earnings-related protection to workers currently exposed to catastrophic loss of income.

That this House welcomes the significant steps taken since 1997 to achieve fair treatment at work; notes, however, that employees sacked by companies in receivership are cruelly exposed to loss of contractual rights; believes that the legal loophole concerning the unsecured status of rights to redundancy pay should be closed...

That this House notes with sadness the plans of Volex Powercords to make 220 people redundant in Leigh by ending its long tradition of manufacturing in the town; pays tribute to the local work-force many of whom have given long service to the company and contributed greatly to its expansion and profitability; is therefore troubled by reports that Leigh employees are being offered an inferior redundancy package than employees also facing redundancy at Castlebar in the Republic of Ireland; and calls on Volex to recognise its moral responsibility to treat all employees fairly and the loyal service it has received from Leigh people by offering them the same financial package as employees in Ireland.

That this House notes with sadness the plans of Volex Powercords to make 220 people redundant in Leigh by ending its long tradition of manufacturing in the town; pays tribute to the local work-force many of whom have given long service to the company and contributed greatly to its expansion...

That this House welcomes the established position of the Department of Trade and Industry in extending European Coal and Steel payments to redundant workers who were involved in the production of certain non-ECSC product which nevertheless have still been made by companies related to steel production, including stainless steel tubes manufactured by Sterling Tubes; but regrets that the redundant workers at Biwater (Clay Cross) Ltd and those currently becoming redundant in the labour force at Chesterfield Cylinders have not been included within the D.T.I.'s arrangements; and asks the Secretary of State at the D.T.I. to urgently revisit this issue in order to meet the needs of 750 workers made redundant in North Eastern Derbyshire, plus many others throughout the United Kingdom.

That this House welcomes the established position of the Department of Trade and Industry in extending European Coal and Steel payments to redundant workers who were involved in the production of certain non-ECSC product which nevertheless have still been made by companies related to steel production, including stainless steel tubes...

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government to condemn the action of P&O Nedloyd in making 81 British seaman redundant and replacing them by Filipino labour; and asks for a statement of the Government's intentions in this matter.

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government to condemn the action of P&O Nedloyd in making 81 British seaman redundant and replacing them by Filipino labour; and asks for a statement of the Government's intentions in this matter.

That this House views with serious concern the decision by First North Western to withdraw platform staff from Central Station, Warrington, and leave the station unstaffed from 8.40 p.m.; notes that the station provides important public transport services for people travelling to and from work or using the facilities of Warrington Town Centre; considers that staffing of this station is essential to ensure that all members of the local community and particularly people with disabilities can access the public rail services effectively and in comfort; believes that the proposed staff cuts pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of passengers and that public safety, particularly the safety of women travellers and those travelling alone at night, requires that this important station should be staffed; and calls on First North Western to restore public confidence in their ability to provide appropriate services by cancelling the proposed job cuts at Warrington Central Station.

That this House views with serious concern the decision by First North Western to withdraw platform staff from Central Station, Warrington, and leave the station unstaffed from 8.40 p.m.; notes that the station provides important public transport services for people travelling to and from work or using the facilities of...

That this House is gravely concerned about the decision of Thomas de la Rue to close two of the three print lines, and destroy 375 jobs at their Team Valley plant in Gateshead; deplores the pressure of the City for short-term profits which has caused this decision; questions the integrity of the management in directly contravening the European Works Councils Directive; is disturbed by the acquisition policy of the previous management of bringing in unprofitable enterprises; condemns the package of management bonuses based on short-term profit and share price which puts long-term investment in the company at risk; and calls upon the company to withdraw the redundancy notices forthwith and enter into meaningful negotiations with the appropriate trades unions to assure the profitable and long-term future of the company.

That this House is gravely concerned about the decision of Thomas de la Rue to close two of the three print lines, and destroy 375 jobs at their Team Valley plant in Gateshead; deplores the pressure of the City for short-term profits which has caused this decision; questions the integrity...

That this House recognises the achievement of the Lucas Aerospace workers in Burnley and management in converting from the manufacture of MLRS rocket cases to gas bottles for compressed natural gas as an alternative environmentally friendly fuel for road vehicles; regrets that Ford Motors in the USA have failed to give sufficient orders for this product resulting in Lucas Varity deciding to cease production of gas bottles and make 70 workers redundant in July; and hopes that Enterprise PLC, Burnley Borough Council, the Lucas Varity Group and unions working with the Government will enable a solution to be achieved resulting in increased orders for gas bottles, the cancellation of the redundancies and the use of more environmentally friendly fuels for road vehicles including compressed natural gas.

That this House recognises the achievement of the Lucas Aerospace workers in Burnley and management in converting from the manufacture of MLRS rocket cases to gas bottles for compressed natural gas as an alternative environmentally friendly fuel for road vehicles; regrets that Ford Motors in the USA have failed to...