GMB, Unite, UNISON and other trade unions are fighting for workers who are being fired and then rehired on worse conditions.

I asked what the UK government is doing to ensure national flagship companies such as British Gas are negotiating in good faith with workers, and not imposing unacceptable practices on them.

Stephen Kinnock: The GMB, Unite and Unison trade unions are fighting hard for workers who are being fired and then rehired on worse terms and conditions. What is the Secretary of State doing to ensure that companies such as British Gas are negotiating in good faith with the workforce, not imposing these completely unacceptable practices on them?

Paul Scully: We call out British Gas and other employers if and when they are using unfair pressure in negotiations, but we do say that we need to retain flexibility as well, so that big companies can save as many jobs as possible in difficult times.