Ban blacklisting firms from £4bn Parliament revamp, says shadow minister

By Jordan Marshall2019-05-22T05:00:00

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Labour MP makes comments during second reading of bill to approve work

A shadow cabinet minister has called for construction firms that have been involved in blacklisting to be banned from bidding for work on the £4bn restoration and renewal of Parliament.

Speaking as part of the debate for the second reading of the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 2017-19, which took place yesterday, Labour MP Christian Matheson said the project presented an opportunity to show parliament was opposed to the practice.

He said: “We must send out a clear message. This is a prestigious project and companies that have been involved in blacklisting construction workers will not be welcome to submit bids."

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