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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 9 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Work and Families Bill.


Work and Families Bill

One can understand the benefits for families of having endless flexibility, but there has to be a balance with the needs of employers. The sort of arrangements that she proposed would be quite difficult for employers, particularly smaller employers, to cope with. We are agreed about the benefits of the arrangements, but it is the practical balance that we are trying to strike. That is where the difference between us lies.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
679 c385GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Conditions of employment Adoption Families Foster care Eligibility Health and safety Increases Leave Flexible working Parents Pay Payments Minimum wage Maternity pay Paternity leave Maternity leave Working mothers Antenatal care
Legislation
Work and Families Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk