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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Taxis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of support provided to drivers by (a) Uber and (b) other private hire operators.

Answer

The Government is unable to comment on individual circumstances or the working practices of individual companies. However, we are clear that everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work and rewarded for their contribution to the economy, both in terms of fair pay and fair working conditions.

An individual’s entitlement to employment rights such as the minimum wage are determined by their employment status (employee, limb (b) worker or self-employed). In 2022, the Government published new employment status guidance, making it easier for businesses to comply with existing regulations and for individuals to understand which employment protections apply to them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11844
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Taxis Uber
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk