Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Carter (Labour). It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 13 October 2005.
Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004
- Question
- What progress has been made with the implementation of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004.
- Answer
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My Lords, all the key provisions in the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 are now in force and regulations establishing the Gangmasters Licensing Authority were made in March 2005. Defra consulted on draft exclusions regulations in February and appeals regulations in March. The authority commenced work on 1 April and is currently preparing a consultation paper on licensing standards. Both Defra and the authority are working to ensure licensing can be introduced from April 2006.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 674 c406
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Licensing Gangmasters Gangmasters Licensing Authority
- Legislation
- Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004
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