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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Economic Opportunity

Wednesday 17 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Government takes into account the public sector equality duty when developing policies in response to the pandemic.
  • Flexible working is being considered with benefits for both employers and employees.
  • A future employment Bill will aim to make flexible working the default position subject to certain conditions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alexander Stafford Con Bolton West
Economy Employment Women & Equalities
Context

The question concerns the government's approach to ensuring equal opportunities after the pandemic and specifically asks about flexible working.

Question

What steps are being taken by the Government to ensure equality of economic opportunity after the covid-19 outbreak, particularly regarding flexibility in work arrangements?

Answer from The Prime Minister's Deputy (Paul Scully)

The Government take into account the public sector equality duty when developing policies in response to the pandemic. Flexible working is being considered with benefits for both employers and employees, and a future employment Bill will aim to make flexible working the default position subject to consultation.

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