John McDonnell

That this House notes with concern the announcement made by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport on 13 December 2011 on closure of the DVLA Office Network which, if implemented, will result in the closure of 39 local offices, 10 enforcement centres and three p

20 Feb 2012

That this House expresses its support for the general strike in Egypt due to be held on 11 February 2012 called by the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions and supported by the Egyptian Democratic Labour Congress, which has been convened to demand the return of the mil

8 Feb 2012

That this House condemns the proposed 75 job losses at Trinity Mirror's national newspaper titles, the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and The People; notes that these cuts come at a time when the pay and pensions awards for Trinity Mirror directors last year was 3.9 million; further

8 Feb 2012

That this House notes that the cleaners employed by Initial Facilities, under contract from Thomson Reuters at its prominent Canary Wharf offices, are paid below the London Living Wage; expresses disappointment that Reuters, which has gained a reputation for objective journalism,

1 Feb 2012

That this House notes that large supermarkets sell bread at a price which is below cost in order to attract customers; believes that this practice passes on the risks and costs to suppliers and is detrimental to the working conditions of those working in the baking industry; is c

30 Jan 2012

That this House notes that the EU and India aim to conclude a free trade agreement at their summit in Delhi in February, but that numerous expert non-governmental organisations have expressed concern that the agreement may secure free trade but will not deliver fair trade and tha

25 Jan 2012

That this House notes that the Department for Transport has recently published the Great Western Franchise consultation document; is concerned that proposals in the document to encourage smart ticketing technology and to explore options to sell tickets in local shops could lead t

25 Jan 2012

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continuing human rights abuses perpetrated against the people of Ogaden by Ethiopian government forces and militias previously evidenced by Human Rights Watch; and urges the UK Government to work with the African Union and United

6 Dec 2011

That this House supports the industrial action being undertaken by public sector unions on 30 November 2011 to protect their members' pensions; and calls on the Government to engage in serious negotiations to resolve this dispute.

29 Nov 2011

That this House believes that the UK Border Agency is suffering from a damaging cuts programme resulting in chronic under-resourcing; notes with concern staff reports that the Agency is suffering from a culture of mismanagement and that those running the organisation are attempti

15 Nov 2011