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Written question asked by David Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2011. It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to his autumn statement of 29 November 2011, Official Report, column 808, what representations he received about changes to Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations before making his autumn statement.
Answer

As part of my ongoing dialogue with business some have raised concerns that the current Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations gold-plate the acquired rights directive and are overly bureaucratic. I have also had formal representations from business concerning the implementation of the directive in other member states. Recognising that this is a complex area of legislation I have launched a call for evidence to gather views from a wide range of stakeholders in considering the case for change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84944; 537 c174W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Autumn Statement
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Legislation
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2009
Link
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