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Written question asked by Duke of Montrose (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Monday, 6 June 2011.


Gangmasters

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will give consideration to exempting rural fencing contractors from the provisions of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 under Section 3(5) of that act.
Answer

The Government have no plans to exempt rural fencing contractors from the provisions of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004. However, fencing contractors already benefit from an exclusion from licensing in the Gangmasters Licensing (Exclusions) Regulations 2010 provided they use directly employed workers to operate, or support the operation of powered machinery they own or lease.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9386; 728 c43WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Licensing Exemptions Gangmasters Rural areas Walls and fences
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk