Member

Much of Clause 45 is required because of the Employment Rights Bill. Amendment 150 is not an oppositional amendment. When employers were given duties to police immigration, it was not easy, particularly for small employers. No doubt some deliberately evaded the rules—I am not making a value judgment here—but there must be new burdens on people who do not regard themselves as an employer. My question, based on this amendment is: what impact do the Government anticipate there will be on small businesses, such as one-person businesses or sole employers, arising from these requirements? These are, as I say, in turn based on the Employment Rights Bill, which I assume, despite rumours to the contrary, will pretty much continue and go through in its current form.