Context
The MP conducted a survey among registered companies in Weald of Kent, finding that 80% are less likely to hire due to rising taxes and concerns about the Employment Rights Bill. The Regulatory Policy Committee deemed the Government's impact assessment for the Bill inadequate.
Question
I sent a survey about how the Government have treated business to every registered company in the Weald of Kent, and they are terrified. Some 80% of them—four in five—are less likely to hire following soaring taxes and the truly dire Employment Rights Bill. The Regulatory Policy Committee found the Government’s own impact assessment for the Bill not fit for purpose. Will the Minister conduct a proper assessment of the damage the Bill will do, or should I send him mine?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
I am always grateful for advice. If the hon. Lady is conducting surveys, she might look at the one that said that 76 of her constituents supported the plans in the Bill to bring in day one rights for sick pay. The importance of this Bill cannot be overstated. We have a plan to bring businesses up to a standard where work is respected and people have security and dignity.
Not addressed: The MP asked for an assessment of the damage caused by the Employment Rights Bill, but the Minister instead cited support from constituents and emphasized the importance of the Bill without addressing its potential negative impacts on businesses.
How: Cited Public Support, Emphasized Importance
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