It is truly shocking if there is any truth in the allegation in today’s edition of The Times that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, or others associated with him or working for him, tried to influence the report of an independent Committee of the House. It is also of concern that, when one of the Committee members was asked to deny that he had been approached, he refused to comment. It really would be right and proper for the Secretary of State to come here and explain himself, so that we can ask him questions on behalf of the House.
Business of the House
Business question from
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 November 2013.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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Session
2013-14
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