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Written question asked by Peter Lamb (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 28 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Unfair Dismissal

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to build on the tripartite discussions on the unfair dismissal provisions in the Employment Rights Act; and whether he is going to hold further discussions with business and trade unions.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade has engaged with business representative organisations and trade unions on the measures within the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025, including through tripartite discussions. These discussions have successfully supported policy development in areas such as unfair dismissal.

The government will continue to engage with stakeholders, including businesses and trade unions, as it takes forward the implementation of the ERA.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3171
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Unfair dismissal
Legislation
Employment Rights Act 2025
Link
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