Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Part-time Employment: Young People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the guaranteed hours provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on the availability of part-time and entry-level roles for people aged 16 to 24.
- Answer
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The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025. This includes consideration of the potential impact of the right to guaranteed hours on employment for different types of roles or groups in the labour market.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14007
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Part-time employment Working hours Young people
- Legislation
- Employment Rights Act 2025
- Link
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- 2026-07-02 17:06:02 +0100
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