Minister questioned on Royal Mail strike action
21 October 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, made a statement in the House of Commons on planned industrial action in relation to Royal Mail and answered questions from MPs
- Commons Hansard: Royal Mail strike action
- Video and Audio: Royal Mail strike action
- Topical issues: Postal services
- About Parliament: Ministerial statements
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