Proceeding contribution from Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 March 2014. It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
We are well aware of some of the problems that arise with zero-hours contracts. That is why, as the hon. Gentleman knows, some months ago I commissioned a full consultation on dealing with abuses.
What has come out of that consultation suggests that it is actually a very complex story. A lot of workers benefit from being on zero-hours contracts and want them to continue. Many do not and do encounter abuse. I am sure that before the end of this Parliament, Members will have an opportunity to vote on measures designed to deal with those abuses.
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- 2013-14
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- Annuities Beer Bingo Housing benefit Excise duties Personal savings Pensions Young people Reform Social rented housing Tax rates and bands Unemployment Cost of living Office for Budget Responsibility Budget March 2014
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