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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Self-employed

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on implementing recommendations from the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices on (a) self-employment and (b) independent work.

Answer

While the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices continues to be a valuable resource, the government is focused on delivering the plan to Make Work Pay to bring employment rights legislation into the 21st century. This includes measures to support the self-employed with new legislation on late payments that will ensure small businesses and the self-employed are paid on time. The government is also exploring additional measures to strengthen protections for the self-employed including the right to a written contract.

The government is also committed to consulting on employment status in due course, which was raised in the Review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12843
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Self-employed Modern Working Practices Review
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk