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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Four-day Working Week

Tuesday 7 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Clive Lewis asked the Minister about assessing the merits of a four-day working week for the covid-19 recovery strategy.
  • The Minister stated that workers should consider flexible working options with their employers.
  • The Minister offered to meet Clive Lewis to discuss the four-day working week further.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Clive Lewis Lab Wansbeck
Economy Employment
Context

The Chancellor has received a letter from Members of Parliament suggesting the implementation of a four-day working week as part of the recovery plan.

Question

What assessment has been made of the potential merits of including a four-day working week in the Government's covid-19 recovery strategy? Will he commit to the Treasury exploring this option and meeting with me and other Members to discuss it?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Financial Secretary to the Treasury)

The Government believe that workers should consider flexible working options directly with their employers. However, I am willing to meet the hon. Gentleman to further discuss this topic.

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