John McDonnell

That this House notes with concern the conclusions of a review of the Royal Mint, published as part of the Treasury's operational efficiency programme, that there should be an introduction of private capital into the Royal Mint to allow business to take advantage of the resources

20 Oct 2009

That this House condemns the swingeing cuts in public services being made by the Conservative council in Hammersmith and Fulham, including the outsourcing of the contact centre to Rochdale; congratulates the officers and members of the local Unison branch in playing a key role in

20 Oct 2009

That this House notes that when the Government announced its support for a third runway at Heathrow airport a commitment was given that BAA would bring forward a scheme to protect those families whose homes were blighted by the proposed runway; further notes with concern that, de

14 Oct 2009

That this House recalls that every year since 2005 a number of hon. Members have supported early day motions calling upon the Government to take action against the obscene level of City bonuses; notes with concern recent reports that this year's City Christmas bonuses are forecas

14 Oct 2009

That this House is alarmed at reports that over the last week, detainees in various immigration detention centres have been given removal directions that state they will be removed to Iraq and that the first deportation charter flight to southern Iraq was expected to leave on 14

14 Oct 2009

That this House notes that National Rail Enquiries Service (NRES), which is regulated by the Department for Transport, set a target to answer 93 per cent. of calls received during a financial year; congratulates its staff for successfully answering 94.4 per cent. of calls in 2008

21 Jul 2009

That this House believes transport workers may be at increased risk of infection from swine influenza as they are often in close contact with the public in confined places such as on trains, buses, ferries and planes; further believes any pandemic and consequential staff shortage

21 Jul 2009

That this House expresses its concern that, at the very time when the Government is launching its drive for developing renewable energy sources in the UK, the Vestas company, specialising in renewable energy plant, is shedding 600 jobs and is closing; and calls on the Government

16 Jul 2009

That this House notes that the BBC is recognised as setting a quality standard for broadcasting throughout the UK and being a significant employer of those working in broadcasting in the UK and the main provider of education and training in the sector; further notes that the Corp

14 Jul 2009

That this House notes with concern that British Airways is suffering its worst financial year since its privatisation with passenger numbers falling, its share value hitting an historic low and with a threatened loss of 4,000 jobs; and, bearing in mind that no successful country

13 Jul 2009