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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 12 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 January 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Labour Market: Regulation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why they announced that they are no longer going to create a single enforcement body overseeing conditions in the labour market.

Answer

This Government remains committed to workers’ rights and enforcement but there is also real pressure on parliamentary time. We are reviewing what this means for the creation of the Single Enforcement Body which would be a significant organisational change and requires primary legislation. In the meantime, we continue to invest significantly in the existing labour market enforcement bodies and are working with the Director of Labour Market Enforcement to provide strategic oversight of the system as a whole.

The Government is supporting legislation to enhance workers’ rights. This includes backing five Private Members’ Bills on neonatal leave and pay, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, flexible working, carers’ leave, and tipping.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4710
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Public bodies Regulation Labour market
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk