Ian Lavery

Ian Lavery

Labour — Blyth and Ashington

Speaking in the House of Commons on 29 July 2024

Debate

Public Spending: Inheritance

Contribution

During the last Parliament, the Government paid substantial amounts to the train operating companies to make good their losses during a prolonged period of industrial dispute, causing mayhem and causing chaos to the general public. At the same time, the train operating companies paid huge dividends and they also paid their executives massive increases in bonuses. Can my right hon. Friend say how much this actually cost the British taxpayer, and can she ensure that this never ever happens again?

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