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Waste Disposal: Birmingham

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 April 2025UIN 43564

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she and her Ministers have had with Unite on the Birmingham bin strike.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Secretary of State engaged with Unite last week to encourage them to get back around the negotiating table with Birmingham City Council. Talks between Birmingham City Council and Unite continue.

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