Written question asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Friday, 2 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2011. It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 September 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Agency Workers Regulations 2010

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what plans he has for the amendment of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.

Answer: The Government have recently amended the Agency Workers Regulations using SI 2011/1941.The Government takes the view that the absolute priority must be to retain the 12-week qualifying period agreed between the TUC and CBI and have no current plans for further amendments which could put this qualifying period at risk.We have worked closely with businesses and the recruitment industry to help them prepare for the changes and have published guidance that will help them fully understand their legal obligations as of October.

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