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Devolution (Employment) (Scotland)
17 October 2023
Lead MP
David Linden
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyTaxationEmploymentScotlandWomen & Equalities
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
David Linden raised concerns about devolution (employment) (scotland) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The motion seeks to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament. David Linden criticises the lack of progress on workers' rights and mentions numerous issues such as fire and rehire practices, maternity discrimination, and trade union attacks by the Conservative government. He highlights that the UK's global rating on workers’ rights has fallen and supports devolving employment law due to backing from major trade unions.
David Linden
SNP
Aberdeen South
David Linden expresses concern over the decline in workers' rights under the current British Government. He cites examples of workplace injustices and supports the devolution of employment law to Scotland, which is backed by significant trade unions.
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