However, the frequency with which he told MPs that they were giving him new information suggests that he needs to ask more questions internally. The report helps support the theory that Sports Direct staff are too worried for their jobs to protest about conditions. Asked why were so many ambulances were called, the billionaire told MPs that the number was “excessive”. Understandably this causes some staff concern about the security of their jobs, but Ashley told MPs he would review this policy within 90 to 180 days. Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley made a series of admissions during nearly three hours of questioning by MPs over the treatment of staff at his retail group.

Source: The Guardian June 07, 2016 17:54 UTC