INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT ROYAL MAIL

Early day motion 2184, tabled 28 October 2009 by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House regrets the recent industrial dispute between the Communication Workers Union and the Royal Mail Group; notes that the action is causing hardship for households across the country; further notes the impact the action is having on small and medium-sized businesses which are acutely affected at this time of economic hardship; and calls on the Government, as a matter of urgency, to bring both sides to the negotiating table to end the industrial action.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 18, Scottish National Party 4, DUP 2, Labour 1.