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22/01/2018

Did the bosses of the collapsed construction company Carillion abuse the company's pension fund? Susan Hulme follows the exchanges in the Commons.

Did the directors of Carillion misuse the company's pension fund? Susan Hulme reports on a statement to MPs by the Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey.
Also on the programme:
* Peers sound warnings about the effects of reductions in UK military spending.
* More criticism from MPs over the pace of safety improvements following the Grenfell Tower fire.
* The health committee looks at the arguments for and against minimum unit alcohol pricing.
* The Transport Secretary Chris Grayling faces questions over the future of the East coast rail line.
* MPs debate a petition calling for Brexit to go ahead immediately.

30 minutes

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Mon 22 Jan 2018 23:30

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  • Mon 22 Jan 2018 23:30

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